Girls name · New York
Kara in New York
In SSA data for New York, 5,990 babies are named Kara across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1959. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1459 most popular girls name, with 9 born.
Popularity over time
Kara in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 | #1355 |
| 1969 | 120 | #229 |
| 1979 | 150 | #133 |
| 1988 | 162 | #122 |
| 1997 | 100 | #198 |
| 2006 | 43 | #432 |
| 2016 | 23 | #718 |
| 2025 | 9 | #1459 |
Kara had its most births in New York in 1991, when 203 babies were given the name. Kara's highest rank in New York was #106, set in 1984.
Its rank among girls names in New York ran from #106 in 1984 to #1459 in 2025, starting at #1355 in 1959 and ending at #1459 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 New York?
In SSA data for New York, 5,990 babies are named Kara across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1959. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1459 most popular girls name, with 9 born.
How many babies are named Kara in New York?
New York recorded 9 births of babies named Kara in 2025.
What is the rank of Kara in New York?
Kara ranked #1459 among girls names in New York 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.