Girls name · New Jersey
Kara in New Jersey
As of 2025, Kara was the #804 most common girls name in New Jersey, drawn from 9 births that year. Its total reaches 2,452 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1961.
Popularity over time
Kara in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8 | #572 |
| 1970 | 54 | #192 |
| 1979 | 53 | #147 |
| 1988 | 62 | #132 |
| 1997 | 43 | #192 |
| 2006 | 22 | #366 |
| 2015 | 17 | #463 |
| 2025 | 9 | #804 |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey ran from #100 in 1975 to #1315 in 2022, starting at #572 in 1961 and ending at #804 in 2025.
Its busiest year in New Jersey was 1991, with 80 Kara births. In 1975 it reached #100, its highest girls-name rank in New Jersey.
Across the country, Kara reached its highest rank of #38 in Wyoming (1977). See Kara in every state →
How popular is Kara in New Jersey?
As of 2025, Kara was the #804 most common girls name in New Jersey, drawn from 9 births that year. Its total reaches 2,452 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1961.
How many babies are named Kara in New Jersey?
9 Kara babies were born in New Jersey in 2025.
What is the rank of Kara in New Jersey?
Kara ranked #804 among girls names in New Jersey 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.