Carra
Girl name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Carra: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1990.
The name Carra is a modern, melodic variant of Cara or Kara, ultimately rooted in the Latin *cārus*, meaning “beloved” or “dear,” which also gave us the Italian *cara*. It can also be interpreted as a feminine form of the Irish *Ciarán* (from *ciar*, meaning “dark”), linking it to the dark-haired saints of early Celtic Christianity. Perhaps the most famous bearer is the late Cara (Carra) Cunningham, an American Internet personality, though the name also shares its sound with the character Cara Mason from *The Legend of Zelda*. There is no major place named Carra, but the root “cara” appears in the Scottish town of Carradale, meaning “valley of the rock.” This spelling offers a fresh, slightly more elaborate twist on a classic term of endearment.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19905 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #6684 babies
- Total births
- 15since 1990
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y