Cara
kar-uh
US Popularity:2393
Origin:Latin
Meaning:beloved; friend
There'll be no mistaking how much love you have for your daughter with this name. Cara, an Irish girl's name, means "friend." It can also come from the Latin word cārus, which means "beloved, darling, loved one," with Cara being the feminine form of the endearment and a popular Italian baby name choice. An alternative spelling, Kara, comes from the Cornish word kara, which means "love." Baby will have no doubt about how special she is in your life, with a name that has so many sweet meanings.
Cara Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cara is currently #1005 on The Bump
Girl:Cara is currently #458 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cara is currently #2393 in U.S. births
Girl:Cara is currently #924 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2393
in 2023
- 186
from 2022
Sources
WordSense Dictionary, cara (Irish)
WordSense Dictionary, cara (Latin)
WordSense Dictionary, kara (Cornish)
Name Doctor, Cara
Name Doctor, Cara
Behind the Name, Cara, April 2021
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