Girls name · Missouri
Kara in Missouri
Kara was the 686th most popular girls name in Missouri in 2025, with 8 babies named Kara that year. Since 1953, Missouri families have named 2,874 babies Kara.
Popularity over time
Kara in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | 578th |
| 1967 | 30 | 211th |
| 1976 | 62 | 99th |
| 1986 | 96 | 61st |
| 1995 | 59 | 115th |
| 2005 | 26 | 249th |
| 2014 | 13 | 461st |
| 2025 | 8 | 686th |
Its rank among girls names in Missouri fell from 578th in 1953 to 686th in 2025.
The most babies named Kara in Missouri in a single year was 96, in 1986. Its best showing was 61st among girls names in 1986.
Across the country, Kara reached its best rank of 38th in Wyoming (1977). See Kara in every state →
How popular is Kara in Missouri?
Kara was the 686th most popular girls name in Missouri in 2025, with 8 babies named Kara that year. Since 1953, Missouri families have named 2,874 babies Kara.
How many babies are named Kara in Missouri?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Kara in Missouri. The most babies named Kara in Missouri in a single year was 96, in 1986.
What is the rank of Kara in Missouri?
Kara ranked 686th among girls names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 61st among girls names in 1986.
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.