Karah
Karah is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure or beloved.
Origin and history
Karah is a feminine name of Greek origin, serving as a variant spelling of Kara or Cara. It is derived from the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure,' though it is also influenced by the Italian and Latin word for 'beloved.' In the United States, Karah is an uncommon given name that offers a modern, phonetic twist on a classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,274 babies in the United States have been named Karah since 1880. It ranks #3110 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2035.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24 %)
- CA (18.6 %)
- OH (11.9 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 174 |
| 1980-1990 | 562 |
| 1990-2000 | 928 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,043 |
| 2010-2019 | 501 |
| 2020-2029 | 66 |
Fun facts
- The name draws from both the Greek 'katharos' (pure) and the Latin 'carus' (beloved, dear).
- The addition of the silent trailing 'h' differentiates it visually from the traditional spellings Kara and Cara.