Cara

Meaning of Cara

Cara means 'beloved' or 'friend' in Latin. It's a sweet name that suggests someone who is cherished and well-liked.

Cara has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cara

After ranking as high as #393 in 2000, Cara has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cara

• Cara Delevingne
  British supermodel and actress
• Cara Buono
  American actress, 'Stranger Things'
• Cara Dillon
  Irish folk singer
• Cara Castronuova
  American reality TV personality
• Cara Stein
  American businesswoman, co-founder

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Questions about the name Cara

What does the name Cara mean?

Cara means cara means 'beloved' or 'friend' in latin. it's a sweet name that suggests someone who is cherished and well-liked, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Cara a boy's or a girl's name?

Cara is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cara?

Cara did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Cara most popular?

Cara peaked at #393 in 2000.