Carah
Meaningdear, beloved · English form of Cara
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,313 in 1999
5 babies were named Carah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Carah 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 Carah, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarah first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1999, when it ranked #3,313. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCarah was 6.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 46,512 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendCarah has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningCarah is an English form of Cara, which means “dear, beloved”. Our records link it to Irish and Latin roots.
About the name Carah
Carah is a girl name of Irish and Latin origin meaning “dear, beloved”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-rah”. US birth records list Carah for girls from 1969 to 2025, in 47 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #3,313 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 404,858 girls |
| 1980s | 8.6 | 116,959 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 71,023 girls |
| 2000s | 14 | 70,373 girls |
| 2010s | 9.6 | 104,603 girls |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 967,742 girls |
Other spellings of Carah
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 Carah
What does the name Carah mean?
Carah means “dear, beloved” in English, as a form of Cara.
What is the origin of the name Carah?
Carah has Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Carah a boy or girl name?
Carah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Carah?
Carah ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#3,313).