Kara Name Origin
/KAH-rah/-
American (Western) 40%
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Turkish (Turkish) 35%
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Japanese (East Asian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Kara
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Kara is a name of multiple origins. In Turkish, it means 'black' or 'dark'. In English-speaking countries, it is often used as a female given name derived from the Italian 'Cara', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. It is also found in Japan as a female name, possibly borrowed or adapted.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Kara each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).