Kara

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uh ]

Boy Name #11,939 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kara is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-uh.

Parents who love the name Kara often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,939
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Karter #248 Karson #398 Kareem #676 Karim #819 Kartier #1025 Karsyn #1287 Karam #1372 Karl #1684

Also a Girl Name

Kara is also used as a girl name, ranked #989.

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Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kara

Is Kara a boy or girl name?

Kara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11939. As a girl name, it is ranked #989. Kara is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kara?

Kara is pronounced k-EHR-uh.

How popular is the name Kara?

Kara is currently ranked #11939 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Kara a common or rare name?

Kara is an uncommon name, ranked #11939 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kara

Kara is a boy name .

Is Kara a boy or girl name? Kara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,939 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #989. Kara is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kara is currently ranked #11,939 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kara include Karter, Karson, Kareem, Karim, Kartier . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.