Carah
Carah is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,564 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 876 babies have been named Carah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,564 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,564
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Carah
Carah is a girl name .
Carah is currently ranked #62,564 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carah include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carah include Cara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis