Girls name · California
Kara in California
Kara was the 1068th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 25 babies named Kara that year. Since 1953, California families have named 7,299 babies Kara.
Popularity over time
Kara in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 7 | 1067th |
| 1963 | 67 | 387th |
| 1974 | 158 | 175th |
| 1984 | 171 | 209th |
| 1994 | 168 | 274th |
| 2004 | 74 | 548th |
| 2015 | 70 | 539th |
| 2025 | 25 | 1068th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 1067th in 1953 to 1068th in 2025.
The most babies named Kara in California in a single year was 238, in 1988. Its best showing was 166th among girls names in 1975.
Across the country, Kara reached its best rank of 38th in Wyoming (1977). See Kara in every state →
How popular is Kara in California?
Kara was the 1068th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 25 babies named Kara that year. Since 1953, California families have named 7,299 babies Kara.
How many babies are named Kara in California?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Kara in California. The most babies named Kara in California in a single year was 238, in 1988.
What is the rank of Kara in California?
Kara ranked 1068th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 166th among girls names in 1975.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.