Chara
2 countries#13208 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Chara was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,012 births recorded 1956–2025 · currently #13208 · peaked in 1982 with 39 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
19 births recorded 2008–2020 · peaked in 2018 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
19 births recorded 2008–2020 · peaked in 2018 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Chara’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #14502 | — |
| 2006 | #9286 | ↑5216 |
| 2007 | #10129 | ↓843 |
| 2008 | #13832 | ↓3703 |
| 2009 | #13704 | ↑128 |
| 2010 | #12276 | ↑1428 |
| 2011 | #11181 | ↑1095 |
| 2012 | #13483 | ↓2302 |
| 2013 | #7748 | ↑5735 |
| 2014 | #11931 | ↓4183 |
| 2015 | #8931 | ↑3000 |
| 2016 | #9411 | ↓480 |
| 2017 | #15902 | ↓6491 |
| 2018 | #9806 | ↑6096 |
| 2019 | #9112 | ↑694 |
| 2020 | #8953 | ↑159 |
| 2021 | #11146 | ↓2193 |
| 2022 | #15306 | ↓4160 |
| 2023 | #12197 | ↑3109 |
| 2025 | #13208 | ↓1011 |
Frequently asked questions about Chara
Is Chara a popular name?
Yes — Chara currently ranks #13208 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Chara more common for boys or girls?
Chara is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Chara most popular?
Chara peaked in 1982 in United States, with 39 recorded births that year.
Is Chara rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Chara’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5952 in 1956 to #13208 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Chara?
At least 1,031 babies have been recorded with the name Chara across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Chara popular in more than one country?
Yes — Chara appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Chara?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Chara include Chante, Charish, Charlea.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Chara in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.