Kara

Girl's name

Kara is a name of Turkish origin, meaning "black" or "dark."

Meaning Pure
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 261 Falling
Peak year 1991

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Kara DioGuardi - Singer-songwriter, American Idol judge
  • Kara Tointon - Actress, EastEnders, Strictly Come Dancing winner
  • Kara Hayward - Actress, Moonrise Kingdom
  • Kara Goucher - Long-distance runner, Olympian
  • Kara Swisher - Technology journalist, Recode co-founder
  • Kara Killmer - Actress, Chicago Fire
  • Kara Royster - Actress, Pretty Little Liars
  • Kara McCullough - Miss USA 2017
  • Kara Lawson - Basketball player, ESPN analyst
  • Kara Brock - Model, Miss USA 1995

Sisters for Kara

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Brothers for Kara

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Name Variants

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