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Kara

Recorded 1896–2025 · United States

Kara was most popular in 1991, when 3,281 American babies were given the name — ranking #214 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,040, with 226 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 102,025 people named Kara.

Most popular in1991
Rank that year#214
Births that year3,281
Total since 1880102,025

Kara over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Kara’s peak in 1991. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org