Girls name · Illinois
Kara in Illinois
In 2025, 8 babies born in Illinois were named Kara, making it the #1070 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1947, add up to 5,229.
Popularity over time
Kara in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 | #744 |
| 1963 | 54 | #274 |
| 1974 | 129 | #119 |
| 1984 | 176 | #81 |
| 1994 | 127 | #127 |
| 2004 | 59 | #246 |
| 2015 | 33 | #379 |
| 2025 | 8 | #1070 |
Its busiest year in Illinois was 1989, with 176 Kara births. Kara's highest rank in Illinois was #78, set in 1985.
Rank swung between #78 (1985) and #1588 (2022) in Illinois, from #744 in 1947 to #1070 in 2025.
Nationally, Kara's strongest state was Wyoming, where it hit #38 in 1977. See Kara in every state →
How popular is Kara in Illinois?
In 2025, 8 babies born in Illinois were named Kara, making it the #1070 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1947, add up to 5,229.
How many babies are named Kara in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 8 births of babies named Kara in 2025.
What is the rank of Kara in Illinois?
Kara ranked #1070 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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.