Kara
Female name · ↓ Falling
37,215
Total Births
1991
Peak Year
#939
Rank 2023
1956
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Kara
Kara is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 37,215 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1950s | 93 births |
| 1960s | 2,756 births |
| 1970s | 7,805 births |
| 1980s | 10,649 births |
| 1990s | 9,101 births |
| 2000s | 4,869 births |
| 2010s | 1,573 births |
| 2020s | 369 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kara?
Kara has been given to 37,215 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1991 with 1,259 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #939.
Is Kara a boy or girl name?
Kara is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Kara most popular?
Kara was most popular in 1991, when 1,259 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Kara?
Kara first appeared in US records in 1956.