NAME PROFILE

Kerra

Derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar' meaning dark or black-haired; it represents a person of depth and resilience who radiates a mysterious yet grounded inner strength.

Key Stats

Total births1,149
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1975
Peak generationGen X
First recorded1974
Most recent1997
Syllables2
OriginIrish, English
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

✨ Double Letter

Top States

CA — 67%AL — 33%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Kerra Maddern (Education Journalist) · Kerra Bolton (Documentary Filmmaker) · Kerra Gazer (Humanitarian Activist) · Kerra Thorne (Indie Musician) · Kerra-Jade (Fashion Model)

Nicknames & Diminutives

KerKerryRa-Ra

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