Kara Hatfield

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kara Hatfield — Irish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kara Hatfield 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 Hatfield: Abraham Hatfield (1867–1957), American philatelist Barbara Hatfield (born 1935), American politician Bobby Hatfield (1940–2003), American singer-songwriter, one half of the duo The Righteous Brothers Brian Hatfield, politician from Washington State Charles Hatfield (1875–1958), American "rainmaker" Charles Sherrod Hatfield (1882–1950), American judge Dasher Hatfield, American professional wrestler Devil Anse Hatfield, Patriarch during the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud Dominique Hatfield (born 1994), American football player Donald Hatfield, English rugby league footballer who played in the 1940. 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: Hatfield

English

Abraham Hatfield (1867–1957), American philatelist Barbara Hatfield (born 1935), American politician Bobby Hatfield (1940–2003), American singer-songwriter, one half of the duo The Righteous Brothers Brian Hatfield, politician from Washington State Charles Hatfield (1875–1958), American "rainmaker" Charles Sherrod Hatfield (1882–1950), American judge Dasher Hatfield, American professional wrestler Devil Anse Hatfield, Patriarch during the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud Dominique Hatfield (born 1994), American football player Donald Hatfield, English rugby league footballer who played in the 1940.

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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 Hatfield

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 Hatfield:

6
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Hatfield?
The surname Hatfield originates from English. Abraham Hatfield (1867–1957), American philatelist Barbara Hatfield (born 1935), American politician Bobby Hatfield (1940–2003), American singer-songwriter, one half of the duo The Righteous Brothers Brian Hatfield, politician from Washington State Charles Hatfield (1875–1958), American "rainmaker" Charles Sherrod Hatfield (1882–1950), American judge Dasher Hatfield, American professional wrestler Devil Anse Hatfield, Patriarch during the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud Dominique Hatfield (born 1994), American football player Donald Hatfield, English rugby league footballer who played in the 1940.
What are the origins of the name Kara Hatfield?
The name Kara Hatfield combines two different traditions: the first name Kara has Irish roots, while the surname Hatfield originates from English.
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