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Cahira
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How to Pronounce Cahira
Pronounced kah-HEER-ah
🔊 Hear it /kəˈhɪr.ə/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: An Irish name understood as 'warrior; battle-strong,' linked to the root behind Caithlin/cath ('battle'). A strong, spirited name. Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: A strong Irish name: Cahira means 'warrior' (said 'kah-HEER-ah'). Spirited, bold, and lyrical.
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Meaning An Irish name understood as 'warrior; battle-strong,' linked to the root behind Caithlin/cath ('battle'). A strong, spirited name.
U.S. rank (2024) #12363 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births 7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 2024
Total births (all-time) ≈ 18
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2024 2017 2024 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 Cahira comes from Irish tradition, read as 'warrior; battle-strong,' linked to cath ('battle'). It reads spirited and bold - rare in the U.S. (said 'kah-HEER-ah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, strong, and lyrical.
Did you know? Cahira is an Irish name understood as 'warrior; battle-strong,' tied to the cath ('battle') root - a spirited, bold name with a lyrical lilt (said 'kah-HEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Cahira — Irish 'warrior; battle-strong'
Variations Cahyra Caheera Kahira
Nicknames Cara Hira
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon.
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Frequently Asked What does the name Cahira mean? Cahira is an Irish name understood as 'warrior; battle-strong.'
How do you pronounce Cahira? It's said kah-HEER-ah /kəˈhɪr.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Cahira a boy or girl name? Cahira is a girl's name.
How popular is Cahira? Cahira is a rare name in the U.S.