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Cahir

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-heer /ˈkɑː.hɪər/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish name Cathaoir (anglicized Cahir), traditionally read as 'battle man' or 'warrior,' from cath ('battle'). Borne by legendary and historical Irish kings and tied to the town of Cahir.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bold Irish name: Cahir means 'battle man' or warrior (said 'KAH-heer'). Old, kingly, and strong.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish name Cathaoir (anglicized Cahir), traditionally read as 'battle man' or 'warrior,' from cath ('battle'). Borne by legendary and historical Irish kings and tied to the town of Cahir.
U.S. rank (2025)#12346 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cahir comes from the Irish Cathaoir, read as 'battle man' or 'warrior,' from cath, 'battle.' Carried by early Irish kings and lent to the town of Cahir, it is old, kingly, and strong (said 'KAH-heer').

It remains uncommon in the U.S. but carries deep Irish roots. Old, warrior-strong, and distinctive.

Did you know? Cahir anglicizes the Irish Cathaoir, 'battle man,' borne by legendary Irish kings and given to a County Tipperary town — a strong, storied warrior name (said 'KAH-heer').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Cahir — Irish Cathaoir 'battle man; warrior'; kings and town of Cahir

Variations

CathaoirCahurCaher

Nicknames

CahHir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cahir mean?

Cahir comes from the Irish Cathaoir, traditionally read as 'battle man' or 'warrior,' from cath, 'battle.'

How do you pronounce Cahir?

It's said KAH-heer /ˈkɑː.hɪər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cahir a boy or girl name?

Cahir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Cahir?

Cahir is an uncommon name for boys in the U.S. with deep Irish roots.

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