Karega vs Nazere

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karega

Boy #42,822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who refuses, the defiant one"

Origin: Kikuyu

Cultural Roots

Kenyan Kikuyu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,822
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

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Popularity Comparison

Karega Rank #42,822
Nazere Rank #43,002

Karega is more popular, ranked #42822 vs #43002 for Nazere.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karega ___

  • Karega Njoroge
  • Karega Kamau
  • Karega Mwangi
  • Karega David
  • Karega John

Nazere ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karega or Nazere more popular?

Karega is more popular, ranked #42822 compared to Nazere at #43002 in the United States.

What do Karega and Nazere mean?

Karega means "one who refuses, the defiant one" (Kikuyu origin).

Are Karega and Nazere boy or girl names?

Karega is primarily a boy name. Nazere is primarily a boy name.

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