Holding steady.
Popularity of Carrah since 1977
Babies named Carrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carrah is a rare modern name first recorded in the United States in 1977. It has not appeared in the top 1000 rankings; its peak usage was in 1977, the year it first appeared. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory since its introduction. While not associated with any top states or notable bearers, Carrah fits into the trend of creative respellings of familiar names like Cara and Kara. Its exact meaning is uncertain, but it likely relates to 'dear' or 'friend', giving it a warm connotation despite its rarity.
Carrah is a modern variant of the names Cara or Kara, which have multiple possible origins. One origin is the Italian word 'cara', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved', often used as a term of endearment. Another is the Irish name 'Cara', meaning 'friend'. The spelling 'Carrah' emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1977, likely as a creative respelling to give the name a distinctive look.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carrie, Cara, Cee
Sibling names for Carrah
Names that share Carrah's style, for a brother or sister.
