Holding steady.
Popularity of Jacara since 1984
Babies named Jacara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 211 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jacara is a rare modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984, a period when inventive names with the 'Ja-' prefix were gaining popularity. The name reached its peak usage in 1998 but has since remained stable at very low frequency, never entering the national top 1,000. Its construction mirrors that of other late-20th-century creations, combining a fashionable initial syllable with a familiar ending. While Jacara has no documented connection to any specific language or culture, it reflects the broader American trend of blending sounds to form new given names.
Jacara is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in 1984. It may be a blend of the popular prefix 'Ja-' (as in Jacqueline or Jennifer) with the suffix '-cara' (inspired by names like Kara or Cara). No traditional etymology or historical usage outside the United States has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaci, Cara
Variants: Jakara
Sibling names for Jacara
Names that share Jacara's style, for a brother or sister.
