Karah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Karah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'to call' or 'to summon'. It has evolved from forms like Kara to its current form. It is perceived positively in modern times, often associated with strength. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Karah is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Karah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Karah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4385th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1827th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1967th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4558th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Karah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Karah"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛɹə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Karah is derived from the Hebrew word 'karah', which means 'to call' or 'to summon'.
Meaning
to call, to summon
Language Evolution
Kara, Karah
Historical Usage
The name Karah has been used in various cultures but gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Kara, Karah
Modern Popularity & Image
Karah is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Karah Kline, Karah McKinney
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Karah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Karah"
"Karah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4385th of 19264 | 211 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1827th of 27321 | 1,131 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1967th of 35406 | 1,566 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4558th of 30306 | 366 |
Regional Popularity of "Karah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Karah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
85.12% 2500th/2937 |
- |
95.37% 3355th/3518 |
87.17% 3525th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.82% 1541st/3685 |
70.15% 3139th/4475 |
35.93% 1866th/5194 |
43.34% 2738th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
36.82% 1687th/4582 |
54.47% 2813th/5164 |
25.19% 1842nd/7313 |
33.70% 2515th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- |
62.52% 4265th/6822 |
71.45% 4484th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Karah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Karah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.