Kara Woolard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kara Woolard — Irish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kara Woolard 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 Woolard: Caroline Woolard (born 1984), American artist Cathy Woolard (born 1957), American politician Collier Woolard (born 1968), United States Virgin Islands swimmer Daniel Woolard (born 1984), American soccer player Edgar S. Woolard Jr. (born 1934), American businessman Edgar W. Woolard (1899–1978), American meteorologist Harrell Woolard (born 1963), United States Virgin Islands swimmer Jamal Woolard (born 1975), American actor and rapper Kathryn Woolard (born 1950), American anthropologist Larry D. Woolard (born 1941), American politician 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: Woolard

English

Caroline Woolard (born 1984), American artist Cathy Woolard (born 1957), American politician Collier Woolard (born 1968), United States Virgin Islands swimmer Daniel Woolard (born 1984), American soccer player Edgar S. Woolard Jr. (born 1934), American businessman Edgar W. Woolard (1899–1978), American meteorologist Harrell Woolard (born 1963), United States Virgin Islands swimmer Jamal Woolard (born 1975), American actor and rapper Kathryn Woolard (born 1950), American anthropologist Larry D. Woolard (born 1941), American politician

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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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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kara Woolard:

11
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Woolard?
The surname Woolard originates from English. Caroline Woolard (born 1984), American artist Cathy Woolard (born 1957), American politician Collier Woolard (born 1968), United States Virgin Islands swimmer Daniel Woolard (born 1984), American soccer player Edgar S. Woolard Jr. (born 1934), American businessman Edgar W. Woolard (1899–1978), American meteorologist Harrell Woolard (born 1963), United States Virgin Islands swimmer Jamal Woolard (born 1975), American actor and rapper Kathryn Woolard (born 1950), American anthropologist Larry D. Woolard (born 1941), American politician
What are the origins of the name Kara Woolard?
The name Kara Woolard combines two different traditions: the first name Kara has Irish roots, while the surname Woolard originates from English.
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