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Caragh

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Pronounced KAR-ah /ˈkɑːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: An Irish spelling of Cara, from the Irish cara ('friend') and the Italian/Latin cara ('beloved; dear'), 'love; friend; beloved.' A warm, affectionate name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Irish name: Caragh means 'love; friend,' a form of Cara (said 'KAR-ah'). Affectionate and soft.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningAn Irish spelling of Cara, from the Irish cara ('friend') and the Italian/Latin cara ('beloved; dear'), 'love; friend; beloved.' A warm, affectionate name.
U.S. rank (2021)#13809 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419972021

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

Caragh is an Irish form of Cara, 'love; friend; beloved' (Irish cara, 'friend'). It reads warm and affectionate — rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'KAR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely in this spelling. Rare, warm, and affectionate.

Did you know? Caragh is an Irish spelling of Cara — from the Irish for 'friend' and the Latin for 'beloved; dear' — a warm, affectionate name (said 'KAR-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Caragh — Irish form of Cara; 'love; friend; beloved'

Variations

CaraCiaraKeira

Nicknames

CaraRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caragh mean?

Caragh is an Irish spelling of Cara, from Irish cara ('friend') and Latin cara ('beloved; dear').

How do you pronounce Caragh?

It's said KAR-ah /ˈkɑːr.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caragh a boy or girl name?

Caragh is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Caragh?

Caragh is a rare name in the U.S.

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