Holding steady.
Popularity of Kerah since 1987
Babies named Kerah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kerah's real moment was 1987.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kerah is a modern, rare baby name in the United States, first recorded in 1987 with no subsequent rank in national popularity. Its peak year was also 1987, and its trajectory has been stable at extremely low usage. The name's origins are unclear; it is likely a creative respelling of more common names like Kira or Cara, fitting a trend of feminine names ending in the 'ah' sound. With no top states or one-in-N incidence data, Kerah remains a unique choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinct and unconventional name.
Kerah does not have a clear historical etymology. It is likely a modern coinage or a creative spelling variant of existing names such as Kira, Cara, or Keira. Its first recorded use in U.S. Social Security data is 1987, with a peak that same year, suggesting no long-standing tradition or ancient root. It has remained extremely rare and stable in usage since then.
Sibling names for Kerah
Names that share Kerah's style, for a brother or sister.
