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Karah

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Pronounced KAIR-ah /ˈkɛr.ə/Medium

Meaning: An -h spelling of Cara/Kara, from the Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and the Irish cara ('friend'). A warm, gentle name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm classic: Karah is a spelling of Kara — 'beloved; dear; friend' (said 'KAIR-ah'). Soft and sweet.
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Origin MediumLatin, Irish
MeaningAn -h spelling of Cara/Kara, from the Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and the Irish cara ('friend'). A warm, gentle name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10638 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,274

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019702024

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

Karah spells Kara/Cara, from the Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and Irish cara ('friend'). The added -h is decorative; it reads soft and warm — rare next to Kara (said 'KAIR-ah').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Kara. Rare, warm, and sweet.

Did you know? Karah is an -h spelling of Kara, from the Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and the Irish cara ('friend') — a warm, gentle name that has endeared through the years (said 'KAIR-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Karah — Kara/Cara variant; Latin 'beloved', Irish 'friend'

Variations

KaraCaraKarra

Nicknames

KariKaya

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If you like Karah…

Kara— the standard spelling
Cara— the Latin/Irish root form
Kira— a like soft K- name
Mara— a like warm -ara name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karah mean?

Karah is a form of Kara/Cara, from the Latin for 'beloved; dear' and the Irish for 'friend.'

How do you pronounce Karah?

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

Is Karah a boy or girl name?

Karah is a girl's name.

How popular is Karah?

Karah is a rare name in the U.S.

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