Kara Slavin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kara Slavin — Irish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kara Slavin 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 Slavin: Slavin is a surname and sometimes a given name. People with the surname Andrei Nickolay Slavin, American engineer Barbara Slavin (born 1951), American journalist and foreign policy expert Hugh Slavin (1882–1947), English footballer Jaccob Slavin (born 1994), American professional ice hockey player Jane Slavin (born 1970), a British actress and author John Slavin, a Scottish footballer Jonathan Slavin, American actor Julia Slavin, American short story writer and novelist Kim Slavin (1928—1991), Soviet Russian painter Mark Slavin (1954–1972), an Israeli Olympic wrestler and victim of the Munich . 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: Slavin

Scottish

Slavin is a surname and sometimes a given name. People with the surname Andrei Nickolay Slavin, American engineer Barbara Slavin (born 1951), American journalist and foreign policy expert Hugh Slavin (1882–1947), English footballer Jaccob Slavin (born 1994), American professional ice hockey player Jane Slavin (born 1970), a British actress and author John Slavin, a Scottish footballer Jonathan Slavin, American actor Julia Slavin, American short story writer and novelist Kim Slavin (1928—1991), Soviet Russian painter Mark Slavin (1954–1972), an Israeli Olympic wrestler and victim of the Munich .

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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 Slavin

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 Slavin:

9
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

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

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 Slavin?
The surname Slavin originates from Scottish. Slavin is a surname and sometimes a given name. People with the surname Andrei Nickolay Slavin, American engineer Barbara Slavin (born 1951), American journalist and foreign policy expert Hugh Slavin (1882–1947), English footballer Jaccob Slavin (born 1994), American professional ice hockey player Jane Slavin (born 1970), a British actress and author John Slavin, a Scottish footballer Jonathan Slavin, American actor Julia Slavin, American short story writer and novelist Kim Slavin (1928—1991), Soviet Russian painter Mark Slavin (1954–1972), an Israeli Olympic wrestler and victim of the Munich .
What are the origins of the name Kara Slavin?
The name Kara Slavin combines two different traditions: the first name Kara has Irish roots, while the surname Slavin originates from Scottish.
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