Cahir
Cahir is a boy baby name. Ranked #18,516 in the US, popular nicknames include Cah, Cay, and Cahie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cahir first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 34 babies have been named Cahir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cahir is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,516 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,516
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Cahir
Cahir is a boy name .
Cahir is currently ranked #18,516 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cahir include Cah, Cay, and Cahie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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