Girl Name
Carra
Carra means “Rock, stone”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Carra? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Rock, stone", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Cara.
Carra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Rock, stone
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Carra as C·A·R·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Carra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Carra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Carraa, Carrae, Carray, Carr.
- Nicknames: Car and C.
- Middle names: Pair Carra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Carra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cara, Chiara, Ciarra, Ciara, Ciera — full picks on the sibling names for Carra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Carra? Browse our names like Carra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Carra
What does the name Carra mean?
Carra means "Rock, stone". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Carra is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Carra?
The exact origin of Carra is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Carra?
Carra has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Carra a boy's or girl's name?
Carra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Carra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Carra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Carra?
Names that share Carra's sound and style include Cara, Chiara, Ciarra, Ciara, Ciera.
What middle names pair well with Carra?
Good middle-name fits for Carra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Carra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Carra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Carra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Carra share its rhythm without rhyming — Cara, Chiara, Ciarra all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.