Carrera
Pronunciation: [ k-ahr-EHR-ah ]
Carrera is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,369 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
Carrera first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 236 babies have been named Carrera in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carrera is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,369 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,369
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Carrera
Carrera is a girl name .
Carrera is currently ranked #33,369 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carrera include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carrera include Carrie . 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