UK girl's name
Caera
Feminine name derived from the Gaelic word "caer" meaning "loved" or "beloved".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Caera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Caera popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1999 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Caera. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Caera ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 5 girls were registered as Caera.
- • Caera ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #664 in 1998.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caera as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
5 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Caera mean?
The given name Caera has its roots in ancient Celtic and Gaelic cultures, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old Irish words "caer" or "cara," meaning "friend" or "beloved." The name was popular among Celtic tribes in Ireland, Scotland, and parts of Wales.
In early medieval times, the name Caera was occasionally mentioned in ancient Irish and Scottish texts, particularly in genealogical records and monastic chronicles. However, it is difficult to pinpoint specific historical references due to the limited documentation from that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Caera was a 7th-century Irish noblewoman named Caera of Connaught, who was known for her patronage of Christian missionaries and her charitable works. Another notable figure was Caera of Argyll, a 9th-century Scottish princess renowned for her beauty and wisdom.
During the Middle Ages, the name Caera gained popularity among the noble classes in Ireland and Scotland. It was borne by several prominent figures, such as Caera of Ulster (c. 1120-1195), a powerful Irish chieftain renowned for her military prowess and leadership skills.
As the centuries passed, the name Caera continued to be used, albeit less frequently. Notable bearers include Caera O'Donnell (1532-1597), an Irish noblewoman and political figure who played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English rule, and Caera MacGregor (1670-1745), a Scottish warrior and clan leader known for her bravery and defiance against the English crown.
In more recent times, the name Caera has been revived as a given name, particularly in Ireland and Scotland, where it is cherished for its historical and cultural significance. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name compared to its more popular counterparts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Caera over time
The chart below shows babies named Caera registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Caera, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caera by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caera was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4355 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2770 | 5 | 1 |
Geography
Where Caera is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Caera. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Caera ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #664 in 1998.
Across the UK
Caera in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#664 in 1998
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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Names similar to Caera
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- Clara 9,435
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- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Caera: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caera in the UK right now?
In 2010, Caera was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Caera most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 5 babies registered as Caera in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caera?
Feminine name derived from the Gaelic word "caer" meaning "loved" or "beloved".
How many people are called Caera in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Caera across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Caera most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Caera ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #664 in 1998. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.