NAME PROFILE
Khara
Derived from the Greek word margaritēs meaning 'pearl'. This name represents a person of rare and enduring value, suggesting a personality that is both resilient and possesses a classic, understated elegance.
Key Stats
| Total births | 672 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1978 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 1982 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 33%PA — 22%IL — 22%NY — 11%TX — 11%
Notable People
Margaret Atwood (Author of The Handmaid's Tale) · Margaret Thatcher (Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) · Margaret Cho (Comedian and Actress) · Margaret Mead (Cultural Anthropologist) · Princess Margaret (Countess of Snowdon)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MargeMargieMaggieMegRita
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