Kerah

Q: What is the origin of Kerah?

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

Q: How popular is the name Kerah?

According to the latest SSA data, Kerah 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 Kerah a girl name?

Kerah 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

"Fire"

Kerah appears as a rare name form with Hebrew associations, but its precise meaning is not consistently attested across sources.

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Kerah

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

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Kerah 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

Kerah Nicknames

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

10 ideas

kera

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kery

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kie

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rahy

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erah

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kerahy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kerah

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Kerah mean?

Kerah means "Fire". Kerah appears as a rare name form with Hebrew associations, but its precise meaning is not consistently attested across

What is the origin of Kerah?

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

How popular is the name Kerah?

According to the latest SSA data, Kerah 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 Kerah a girl name?

Kerah 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 Kerah?

Popular nicknames for Kerah include kera, kery, ky, ke, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Kerah?

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

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withK

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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