Carra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-uh / /ˈkɛrə/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'friend'; English: 'from the marsh'
Historical & Cultural Background
Carra is a name with Irish roots, often associated with the word for 'friend'. In English contexts, it can also refer to geographical features, such as marshes. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions. It is sometimes used as a feminine form of the name 'Carr', which has similar meanings.
Trend Summary
Carra has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kara
- Cara
International Variants
- Kara (Italian)
- Kara (Turkish)
Famous people named Carra
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carra was first seen in the United States in 1880. Carra has ranked as high as #1219 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Ohio, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Carra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carra (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |