Kera
Kera is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Lady, mistress, or pure.
Origin and history
Kera is a feminine given name with potential roots in Greek, where it relates to the word for lady or mistress, though it is also considered a modern phonetic variant of names like Ciara or Kara. In the United States, it has been moderately used since the late 20th century but remains a relatively uncommon choice today. Its brevity and soft vowel sounds give it a contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
3,458 babies in the United States have been named Kera since 1880. It ranks #3017 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2041.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.8 %)
- TX (16.5 %)
- PA (14 %)
- NY (10 %)
- OH (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 411 |
| 1980-1990 | 985 |
| 1990-2000 | 831 |
| 2000-2010 | 804 |
| 2010-2019 | 306 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Fun facts
- Kera shares linguistic roots with the Greek word 'kyria' meaning lady, as well as modern variants like Kara.
- The name saw its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.