Cara
KAR-uh
Popularity
#1294
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Italian
Total Births
53,197
Peak Year
#1,472 in 1985
First Recorded
1882
Style
Soft & Gentle, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the Italian word *cara*, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Cara Delevingne
English model, actress, and singer.
Cara Buono
American actress, screenwriter, and director.
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