Kara Stoller

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kara Stoller — Irish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kara Stoller 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 Stoller: Alvin Stoller (1925–1992), American jazz drummer Bryan Michael Stoller (born 1960), award-winning independent filmmaker Debbie Stoller, New York Times best-selling American author, publisher and feminist pundit Ethan Stoller, American composer and producer from Chicago, Illinois Ezra Stoller (1915–2004), American architectural photographer Fabian Stoller (born 1988), Swiss football midfielder Fred Stoller (born 1965), American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, voice artist Jennie Stoller (1946 – 2018), British actress Mike Stoller (born 1933), American songwriter and record producer of the duo. 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: Stoller

English

Alvin Stoller (1925–1992), American jazz drummer Bryan Michael Stoller (born 1960), award-winning independent filmmaker Debbie Stoller, New York Times best-selling American author, publisher and feminist pundit Ethan Stoller, American composer and producer from Chicago, Illinois Ezra Stoller (1915–2004), American architectural photographer Fabian Stoller (born 1988), Swiss football midfielder Fred Stoller (born 1965), American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, voice artist Jennie Stoller (1946 – 2018), British actress Mike Stoller (born 1933), American songwriter and record producer of the duo.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Kara Stoller

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 Stoller:

6
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Stoller?
The surname Stoller originates from English. Alvin Stoller (1925–1992), American jazz drummer Bryan Michael Stoller (born 1960), award-winning independent filmmaker Debbie Stoller, New York Times best-selling American author, publisher and feminist pundit Ethan Stoller, American composer and producer from Chicago, Illinois Ezra Stoller (1915–2004), American architectural photographer Fabian Stoller (born 1988), Swiss football midfielder Fred Stoller (born 1965), American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, voice artist Jennie Stoller (1946 – 2018), British actress Mike Stoller (born 1933), American songwriter and record producer of the duo.
What are the origins of the name Kara Stoller?
The name Kara Stoller combines two different traditions: the first name Kara has Irish roots, while the surname Stoller originates from English.
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