Carah
Girl nameCarah has been given to 881 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 2000. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Carah.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
881
Peak year
2000 (39 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1969
10-year trend
▼ -58%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Carah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carah.
Sibling name ideas for Carah
Same era and popularity as Carah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Carah?
Carah has been given to 881 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Carah peak?
Carah peaked in 2000, when 39 babies were given the name.
Is Carah a girl or boy name?
Carah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carah are girls).
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