Carah

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Pronounced KAR-ah /ˈkɑːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Cara, from the Italian/Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and the Irish cara ('friend'). The added -h is decorative; warm and simple.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm simple name: Carah respells Cara, 'beloved; dear' (said 'KAR-ah'). Soft and sweet.

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Origin LowLatin, Irish

MeaningA respelling of Cara, from the Italian/Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and the Irish cara ('friend'). The added -h is decorative; warm and simple.

U.S. rank (2020)#15571 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 876

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Carah respells Cara, 'beloved; dear; friend.' It reads warm and simple — 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 simple.

Did you know? Carah is a respelling of Cara — 'beloved; dear' (Latin) and 'friend' (Irish) — with a decorative -h, a warm and simple name (said 'KAR-ah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Carah — Cara respelling; 'beloved; dear; friend'

Variations

CaraKaraSarah

Nicknames

CarRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carah mean?

Carah is a respelling of Cara, from Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and Irish cara ('friend').

How do you pronounce Carah?

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

Is Carah a boy or girl name?

Carah is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Carah?

Carah is a rare name in the U.S.