Girls name · New Jersey
Kara in New Jersey
Kara was the 804th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 9 babies named Kara that year. Since 1961, New Jersey families have named 2,452 babies Kara.
Popularity over time
Kara in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8 | 572nd |
| 1970 | 54 | 192nd |
| 1979 | 53 | 147th |
| 1988 | 62 | 132nd |
| 1997 | 43 | 192nd |
| 2006 | 22 | 366th |
| 2015 | 17 | 463rd |
| 2025 | 9 | 804th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 572nd in 1961 to 804th in 2025.
The most babies named Kara in New Jersey in a single year was 80, in 1991. Its best showing was 100th 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 New Jersey?
Kara was the 804th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 9 babies named Kara that year. Since 1961, New Jersey families have named 2,452 babies Kara.
How many babies are named Kara in New Jersey?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Kara in New Jersey. The most babies named Kara in New Jersey in a single year was 80, in 1991.
What is the rank of Kara in New Jersey?
Kara ranked 804th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 100th 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.