Girls name · New York
Kara in New York
Kara was the 1459th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 9 babies named Kara that year. Since 1959, New York families have named 5,990 babies Kara.
Popularity over time
Kara in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 | 1355th |
| 1969 | 120 | 229th |
| 1979 | 150 | 133rd |
| 1988 | 162 | 122nd |
| 1997 | 100 | 198th |
| 2006 | 43 | 432nd |
| 2016 | 23 | 718th |
| 2025 | 9 | 1459th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 1355th in 1959 to 1459th in 2025.
The most babies named Kara in New York in a single year was 203, in 1991. Its best showing was 106th among girls names in 1984.
Across the country, Kara reached its best rank of 38th in Wyoming (1977). See Kara in every state →
How popular is Kara in New York?
Kara was the 1459th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 9 babies named Kara that year. Since 1959, New York families have named 5,990 babies Kara.
How many babies are named Kara in New York?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Kara in New York. The most babies named Kara in New York in a single year was 203, in 1991.
What is the rank of Kara in New York?
Kara ranked 1459th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 106th among girls names in 1984.
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.