The baby name Carah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-ə (IPA: /ˈkærə/ or /ˈkɑːrə/).
The baby name Carah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-ə (IPA: /ˈkærə/ or /ˈkɑːrə/).
Carah is Irish, Italian, Latin in Origin.
Carah is a modern English respelling of Cara/Kara, from Latin cara "dear, beloved," and coinciding with Irish Gaelic cara "friend." In Italian, cara/caro is an endearment; the given name Cara has long-standing use in Italy and spread into English in the 19th century, matching Victorian taste for affectionate meanings. The terminal h in Carah mirrors spellings like Sarah and Hannah, adding decorative balance without changing pronunciation.
Meanings cluster around "beloved," "dear," and "friend." Related and variant forms include Cara, Kara, Karah, Carra, Carrah, Carina, and Carissa; diminutives may be Carrie or Cari. Usage of Carah is rare but recognizable, chiefly in the United States and Britain from the late 20th century onward, often chosen to individualize the classic Cara while preserving its warm, companionable sense.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| Canada | Girls | 2000 | #288 | 5 | 2,355 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #913 | 5 | 8,768 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 |
Carah is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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