Kara Wallis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kara Wallis — Irish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kara Wallis 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 Wallis: Wallis is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is a variant spelling of Wallace, a common family name in Scotland. Alfred Wallis (1855–1942), Cornish fisherman and artist. Annabelle Wallis (born 1984), British actress Barnes Wallis (1887–1979), British scientist - inventor of the bouncing bomb Diana Wallis, British politician E. A. Wallis Budge (1857–1954), Egyptologist F. 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: Wallis

Scottish

Wallis is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is a variant spelling of Wallace, a common family name in Scotland. Alfred Wallis (1855–1942), Cornish fisherman and artist. Annabelle Wallis (born 1984), British actress Barnes Wallis (1887–1979), British scientist - inventor of the bouncing bomb Diana Wallis, British politician E. A. Wallis Budge (1857–1954), Egyptologist F.

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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 Wallis

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 Wallis:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Wallis?
The surname Wallis originates from Scottish. Wallis is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is a variant spelling of Wallace, a common family name in Scotland. Alfred Wallis (1855–1942), Cornish fisherman and artist. Annabelle Wallis (born 1984), British actress Barnes Wallis (1887–1979), British scientist - inventor of the bouncing bomb Diana Wallis, British politician E. A. Wallis Budge (1857–1954), Egyptologist F.
What are the origins of the name Kara Wallis?
The name Kara Wallis combines two different traditions: the first name Kara has Irish roots, while the surname Wallis originates from Scottish.
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