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Kerra
How to Pronounce Kerra
Pronounced KAIR-uh /ΛkΙr.Ι/Medium
Meaning: Kerra reads as a spelling in the Kira/Kerry group: Kira is often linked to a Persian or Greek sense of 'ray of light' or 'lady', while Kerry is the Irish county-name from Ciar, so Kerra carries a light, Irish-flavoured feel.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Kerra sits between Kira, often glossed 'ray of light' or 'lady', and Kerry, the Irish county named for the people of Ciar. The blend gives Kerra a bright, Celtic-tinged sound without a single fixed root.
It stayed uncommon, reaching a modest peak in the late nineteen-nineties before easing off. It reads as a late-century name and remains lightly used.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kerra mean?
Kerra is a girl's name in the Kira/Kerry family; Kira suggests 'ray of light' and Kerry is an Irish place-name.
How do you pronounce Kerra?
It's said KAIR-uh /ΛkΙr.Ι/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kerra a boy or girl name?
Kerra is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Kerra?
Kerra was an uncommon late-twentieth-century name and remains rare.