Chara Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-uh / /ˈkɛərə/Greek; Hebrew
Meaning
Greek: joy; Hebrew: a form of the name Chara
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, Chara means 'joy' and is often associated with happiness and delight. The name has roots in ancient Greek culture, where joy was a valued virtue. In Hebrew contexts, it is sometimes linked to the concept of grace. The name has seen various adaptations in different cultures over time.
Trend Summary
Chara is a less common name in the United States, with fluctuating popularity over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kara
- Charra
International Variants
- Kara (Italian)
- Chara (Greek)
Famous people named Chara
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chara was first seen in the United States in 1956. Chara has ranked as high as #1110 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Chara has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chara (1987)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 36 |
| 1978 | 35 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |