Cara is a girl name of Italian origin meaning “Dear, beloved; meaning "cherished" and "deeply loved"”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.
KAR-ah
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 32% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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