Carah
2 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Carah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
881 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 2000 with 39 births
Most common in: Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10 births recorded 2008–2015 · peaked in 2010 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10 births recorded 2008–2015 · peaked in 2010 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Carah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #6392 | — |
| 2003 | #4220 | ↑2172 |
| 2004 | #5062 | ↓842 |
| 2005 | #7138 | ↓2076 |
| 2006 | #6125 | ↑1013 |
| 2007 | #8520 | ↓2395 |
| 2008 | #5750 | ↑2770 |
| 2009 | #4269 | ↑1481 |
| 2010 | #5602 | ↓1333 |
| 2011 | #6148 | ↓546 |
| 2012 | #5114 | ↑1034 |
| 2013 | #8580 | ↓3466 |
| 2014 | #6451 | ↑2129 |
| 2015 | #8931 | ↓2480 |
| 2016 | #7602 | ↑1329 |
| 2017 | #8299 | ↓697 |
| 2018 | #7409 | ↑890 |
| 2019 | #10473 | ↓3064 |
| 2020 | #15088 | ↓4615 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↑146 |
Frequently asked questions about Carah
Is Carah a popular name?
Yes — Carah currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Carah more common for boys or girls?
Carah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Carah most popular?
Carah peaked in 2000 in United States, with 39 recorded births that year.
Is Carah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Carah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #7471 in 1969 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Carah?
At least 891 babies have been recorded with the name Carah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Carah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Carah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Carah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Carah include Caralee.
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