Caragh
Meaningfriend · Irish
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #11,931 in 2014
5 babies were named Caragh in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Caragh you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Caragh, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Caragh would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCaragh first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #11,931.
- MeaningIn Irish, Caragh means “friend”. Our records link it to Irish and Latin roots.
About the name Caragh
Caragh is a girl name of Irish and Latin origin meaning “friend”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-agh”. US birth records list Caragh for girls from 1997 to 2025, in 13 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #11,931 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.1 | 882,353 girls |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 395,257 girls |
| 2010s | 1.1 | 934,579 girls |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 882,353 girls |
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Caragh
What does the name Caragh mean?
Caragh means “friend” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Caragh?
Caragh has Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Caragh a boy or girl name?
Caragh is a girl name.
How popular is the name Caragh?
Caragh ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#11,931).