Kara Coria

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kara Coria — Irish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kara Coria is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Kara is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Kara is both a given name and a surname with various, unrelated origins in various cultures. As an English name, it is usually considered a modern spelling variant of the Italian endearment cara, meaning beloved, or the Irish word cara, meaning friend. Neither Cara nor Kara has been in common use as a name in Italy or Ireland prior to the 20th century, though Kara had been in use as an independent name in the United States since at least the 1890s. It had occasionally been used as a hypocorism for the name Caroline. The surname Coria: Adrián Coria (football manager) (born 1959), Argentine football manager Adrián Coria (footballer) (born 1977), Argentine footballer Enrique Coria, Argentine classical guitarist Facundo Coria (born 1987), Argentine footballer Federico Coria (born 1992), Argentine tennis player Francisco Coria Marchetti (born 2000), Argentine rugby player Franco Coria (born 1988), Argentine footballer Gabino Coria Peñaloza (1881–1975), Argentine poet and lyricist Guillermo Coria (born 1982), Argentine tennis player Hugo Coria (born 1961), Argentine footballer and manager Miguel Ángel Coria (1937–2016), Spanish c. Kara is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 64K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kara reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kara

Irish

Kara is both a given name and a surname with various, unrelated origins in various cultures. As an English name, it is usually considered a modern spelling variant of the Italian endearment cara, meaning beloved, or the Irish word cara, meaning friend. Neither Cara nor Kara has been in common use as a name in Italy or Ireland prior to the 20th century, though Kara had been in use as an independent name in the United States since at least the 1890s. It had occasionally been used as a hypocorism for the name Caroline.

Surname: Coria

Spanish

Adrián Coria (football manager) (born 1959), Argentine football manager Adrián Coria (footballer) (born 1977), Argentine footballer Enrique Coria, Argentine classical guitarist Facundo Coria (born 1987), Argentine footballer Federico Coria (born 1992), Argentine tennis player Francisco Coria Marchetti (born 2000), Argentine rugby player Franco Coria (born 1988), Argentine footballer Gabino Coria Peñaloza (1881–1975), Argentine poet and lyricist Guillermo Coria (born 1982), Argentine tennis player Hugo Coria (born 1961), Argentine footballer and manager Miguel Ángel Coria (1937–2016), Spanish c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kara is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kara by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Kara Coria

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kara Coria:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kara?
The first name Kara originates from Irish. Kara is both a given name and a surname with various, unrelated origins in various cultures. As an English name, it is usually considered a modern spelling variant of the Italian endearment cara, meaning beloved, or the Irish word cara, meaning friend. Neither Cara nor Kara has been in common use as a name in Italy or Ireland prior to the 20th century, though Kara had been in use as an independent name in the United States since at least the 1890s. It had occasionally been used as a hypocorism for the name Caroline.
When was Kara most popular?
The name Kara reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Coria?
The surname Coria originates from Spanish. Adrián Coria (football manager) (born 1959), Argentine football manager Adrián Coria (footballer) (born 1977), Argentine footballer Enrique Coria, Argentine classical guitarist Facundo Coria (born 1987), Argentine footballer Federico Coria (born 1992), Argentine tennis player Francisco Coria Marchetti (born 2000), Argentine rugby player Franco Coria (born 1988), Argentine footballer Gabino Coria Peñaloza (1881–1975), Argentine poet and lyricist Guillermo Coria (born 1982), Argentine tennis player Hugo Coria (born 1961), Argentine footballer and manager Miguel Ángel Coria (1937–2016), Spanish c.
What are the origins of the name Kara Coria?
The name Kara Coria combines two different traditions: the first name Kara has Irish roots, while the surname Coria originates from Spanish.
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