Caira vs Carrigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caira

Girl #6,409 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dark one, black-haired"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,409
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cai, Caire, Kair

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Carrigan

Girl #6,514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,514
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carri, Cari, Carra

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Popularity Comparison

Caira Rank #6,409
Carrigan Rank #6,514

Caira is more popular, ranked #6409 vs #6514 for Carrigan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caira ___

  • Caira Rose
  • Caira Anne
  • Caira Mae
  • Caira Elizabeth
  • Caira Grace
  • Caira Jane

Carrigan ___

  • Carrigan Rose
  • Carrigan Grace
  • Carrigan Mae
  • Carrigan Claire
  • Carrigan Faith
  • Carrigan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caira

Declan Niamh Finn Aoife Riordan

If you choose Carrigan

Brennan Declan Nolan Fiona Riordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caira or Carrigan more popular?

Caira is more popular, ranked #6409 compared to Carrigan at #6514 in the United States.

What do Caira and Carrigan mean?

Caira means "Dark one, black-haired" (Irish origin). Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Caira and Carrigan boy or girl names?

Caira is primarily a girl name. Carrigan is primarily a girl name.

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