Total births
672
Girls' name · since 1975
Khara
Khara has 672 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 672
- total births
- 1975–2022
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Khara is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 672 have been recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Khara recorded 672 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2022.
- 672 total births
- 1975–2022 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
672 girls have been named Khara since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2022.
- 672
- total births
- 1975–2022
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Khara was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
90 babies were named Khara in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Khara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Khara's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 25% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 75%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 90, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Khara at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Khara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2022
- Peak year (1977)
- 90
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Khara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Khara's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Khara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
231 births
- 1980s
1980s
218 births
- 1990s
1990s
102 births
- 2000s 61
2000s
61 births
- 2010s 55
2010s
55 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 231 births (34% of all-time use).
How Khara compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Khara's total volume
Khara vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Khara by state
Where Khara concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 16 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Khara's total US births 3.3%
Even split
22 of 672 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Khara? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 672 babies named Khara. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 90 births.
When was Khara most popular? ▼
Khara was most popular in the 1970s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Khara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Khara are California (22 births), Illinois (16 births), Pennsylvania (12 births).
How long has the name Khara been used? ▼
Records for Khara go back to 1975, giving 48 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Khara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khadijah, Khaleesi, Khadija, Khalia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Khara's data
- Khara's decade-level peak was the 1970s (231 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kharas (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Khara
Nearby Names Like Khara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Khara
Khadijah Girl
#1298 7,596 births
Khaleesi Girl
#667 5,537 births
Khadija Girl
#1075 5,271 births
Khalia Girl
#1908 3,572 births
Khalani Girl
#903 2,671 births
Compare Khara side by side: Khara vs Khadijah Khara vs Khaleesi Khara vs Khadija
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Khara: Baby Name Since 1975 - 672 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/khara. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Khara draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.