Kara Elizalde

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kara Elizalde — Irish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kara Elizalde 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 Elizalde: Founders of Elizade & Company and Elizalde Holdings Corporation Fred Elizalde (1907–1979), Filipino musician and bandleader Joaquín Miguel Elizalde (1896–1965), Filipino diplomat and businessman Manolo Elizalde, Filipino businessman Álvaro Elizalde (born 1969), Chilean politician and lawyer Betty Elizalde (1940–2018), Argentine journalist and broadcaster Edgar Elizalde (born 2000), Uruguayan footballer Emilio Elizalde (born 1950), Spanish physicist Francisco Elizalde (born 1932), Filipino sports official Jesús Elizalde Sainz de Robles (1907–1980), Spanish Carlist politician Manuel Elizalde (19. 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: Elizalde

Spanish

Founders of Elizade & Company and Elizalde Holdings Corporation Fred Elizalde (1907–1979), Filipino musician and bandleader Joaquín Miguel Elizalde (1896–1965), Filipino diplomat and businessman Manolo Elizalde, Filipino businessman Álvaro Elizalde (born 1969), Chilean politician and lawyer Betty Elizalde (1940–2018), Argentine journalist and broadcaster Edgar Elizalde (born 2000), Uruguayan footballer Emilio Elizalde (born 1950), Spanish physicist Francisco Elizalde (born 1932), Filipino sports official Jesús Elizalde Sainz de Robles (1907–1980), Spanish Carlist politician Manuel Elizalde (19.

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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 Elizalde

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 Elizalde:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Elizalde?
The surname Elizalde originates from Spanish. Founders of Elizade & Company and Elizalde Holdings Corporation Fred Elizalde (1907–1979), Filipino musician and bandleader Joaquín Miguel Elizalde (1896–1965), Filipino diplomat and businessman Manolo Elizalde, Filipino businessman Álvaro Elizalde (born 1969), Chilean politician and lawyer Betty Elizalde (1940–2018), Argentine journalist and broadcaster Edgar Elizalde (born 2000), Uruguayan footballer Emilio Elizalde (born 1950), Spanish physicist Francisco Elizalde (born 1932), Filipino sports official Jesús Elizalde Sainz de Robles (1907–1980), Spanish Carlist politician Manuel Elizalde (19.
What are the origins of the name Kara Elizalde?
The name Kara Elizalde combines two different traditions: the first name Kara has Irish roots, while the surname Elizalde originates from Spanish.
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