Carah

Q: What is the origin of Carah?

Carah is of Irish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Carah?

According to the latest SSA data, Carah is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Carah a girl name?

Carah is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Beloved"

Variant spelling of Cara, derived from Irish for friend or beloved, also influenced by Latin carus in some analyses.

Themes:belovedvariantmodern

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Popularity History of Carah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

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Unranked

Carah did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Carah Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Carah.

8 ideas

cary

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cara

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cie

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arah

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rahy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Carah

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Carah mean?

Carah means "Beloved". Variant spelling of Cara, derived from Irish for friend or beloved, also influenced by Latin carus in some analyses.

What is the origin of Carah?

Carah is of Irish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Carah?

According to the latest SSA data, Carah is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Carah a girl name?

Carah is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Carah?

Popular nicknames for Carah include cary, cara, cie, cy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Carah?

There are many names similar to Carah in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIrish, Latin

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aedan Aven Adian Aeden Ayven

Sisters

Ashlynn Arline Arleen Allene Alannah

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