Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Carra since 1880
Babies named Carra per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Carra's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 34 |
| 1890s | 64 |
| 1900s | 56 |
| 1910s | 92 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 58 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 90 |
| 1970s | 138 |
| 1980s | 203 |
| 1990s | 211 |
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Carra is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1880, its peak year, though exact birth counts are very low. It has been in a downward trajectory since at least 1986, with no recorded births in recent years. The name is likely a variant of Cara or an anglicization of an Irish surname. Its similarity to more common names like Cara and Kara, but with a distinct spelling, gives it a unique feel. However, its obscurity means it is unlikely to be widely recognized.
Carra likely derives from the Irish surname Ó Carra or Mac Carra, meaning 'descendant of Carra', though it is also used as a variant of Cara, from the Irish word 'cara' meaning 'friend'. As a given name, it saw modest use in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Carra
Names that share Carra's style, for a brother or sister.
