Kara
5 countries#1071 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kara was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
102,025 births recorded 1896–2025 · currently #1071 · peaked in 1991 with 3,281 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,829 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #644 · peaked in 2011 with 367 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,943 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #588 · peaked in 2011 with 275 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,611 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2011 with 69 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
567 births recorded 1986–2022 · currently #860 · peaked in 2018 with 64 births
Most common in: Nord, Seine-Maritime, Gironde, Yvelines, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
275 births recorded 1997–2023 · peaked in 2009 with 24 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kara’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #282 | — |
| 2007 | #288 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #257 | ↑31 |
| 2009 | #238 | ↑19 |
| 2010 | #292 | ↓54 |
| 2011 | #339 | ↓47 |
| 2012 | #363 | ↓24 |
| 2013 | #374 | ↓11 |
| 2014 | #439 | ↓65 |
| 2015 | #507 | ↓68 |
| 2016 | #499 | ↑8 |
| 2017 | #515 | ↓16 |
| 2018 | #500 | ↑15 |
| 2019 | #576 | ↓76 |
| 2020 | #669 | ↓93 |
| 2021 | #764 | ↓95 |
| 2022 | #869 | ↓105 |
| 2023 | #936 | ↓67 |
| 2024 | #990 | ↓54 |
| 2025 | #1071 | ↓81 |
Frequently asked questions about Kara
Is Kara a popular name?
Yes — Kara currently ranks #1071 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kara more common for boys or girls?
Kara is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kara most popular?
Kara peaked in 1991 in United States, with 3,281 recorded births that year.
Is Kara rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kara’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1583 in 1896 to #1071 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kara?
At least 108,421 babies have been recorded with the name Kara across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kara popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kara appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kara?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kara include Harriet, Joyce, Ann, Katelyn.
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