Kera
Every Kera since 1961 — 3,458 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kera
Kera is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,430 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 3,458 American babies have been named Kera. Its peak came in 1982, when 128 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kera stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kera year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,430 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,700 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,819 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,735 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,466 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,197 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,568 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,544 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,594 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,217 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,753 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,408 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,959 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,437 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,577 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,064 |
| 2009 | 72 | #2,583 |
| 2008 | 72 | #2,596 |
| 2007 | 88 | #2,237 |
| 2006 | 98 | #2,024 |
| 2005 | 98 | #1,959 |
| 2004 | 82 | #2,185 |
| 2003 | 84 | #2,098 |
| 2002 | 57 | #2,688 |
| 2001 | 76 | #2,162 |
| 2000 | 77 | #2,115 |
| 1995 | 68 | #2,017 |
| 1990 | 83 | #1,761 |
| 1985 | 122 | #1,168 |
| 1980 | 52 | #2,030 |
| 1975 | 100 | #1,157 |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,363 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,047 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kera in 2025?
Kera ranked #11,430 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kera?
3,458 babies have been named Kera in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kera most popular?
Kera peaked in 1982, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Kera a boy or girl name?
Kera is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kera rising or falling?
Kera is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.