Girls name · Illinois
Kara in Illinois
Kara was the 1070th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 8 babies named Kara that year. Since 1947, Illinois families have named 5,229 babies Kara.
Popularity over time
Kara in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 | 744th |
| 1963 | 54 | 274th |
| 1974 | 129 | 119th |
| 1984 | 176 | 81st |
| 1994 | 127 | 127th |
| 2004 | 59 | 246th |
| 2015 | 33 | 379th |
| 2025 | 8 | 1070th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 744th in 1947 to 1070th in 2025.
The most babies named Kara in Illinois in a single year was 176, in 1989. Its best showing was 78th among girls names in 1985.
Across the country, Kara reached its best rank of 38th in Wyoming (1977). See Kara in every state →
How popular is Kara in Illinois?
Kara was the 1070th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 8 babies named Kara that year. Since 1947, Illinois families have named 5,229 babies Kara.
How many babies are named Kara in Illinois?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Kara in Illinois. The most babies named Kara in Illinois in a single year was 176, in 1989.
What is the rank of Kara in Illinois?
Kara ranked 1070th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 78th among girls names in 1985.
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.