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Cahira

♀ Girl

Pronounced kah-HEER-ah /kəˈhɪr.ə/Medium

Meaning: An Irish name understood as 'warrior; battle-strong,' linked to the root behind Caithlin/cath ('battle'). A strong, spirited name.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong Irish name: Cahira means 'warrior' (said 'kah-HEER-ah'). Spirited, bold, and lyrical.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningAn 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. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

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

CahyraCaheeraKahira

Nicknames

CaraHira

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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.

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