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UK girl's name

Kairah

A rare name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "little girl".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kairah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kairah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 6 births.

This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Kairah. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kairah ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 6 girls were registered as Kairah.
  • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kairah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2017

6 births

Estimated living

42

2026

Meaning

What does Kairah mean?

The name Kairah is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kara," which means "ray of light" or "beam of light." The name gained popularity during the ancient Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.

Kairah was a name commonly used in Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly in the Vedas and Upanishads. It was often associated with the concept of divine radiance, enlightenment, and spiritual illumination. The name was believed to bestow these qualities upon the bearer.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kairah can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures, which dates back to around 1500 BCE. In the Rigveda, the name is mentioned in several hymns and verses, often in reference to the radiant beams of the sun or the divine light of the gods.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kairah. One of the most famous was Kairah the Wise, a renowned Hindu sage and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his profound teachings on the nature of consciousness and the path to enlightenment.

Another prominent figure was Kairah Devi, a powerful queen who ruled over the Chola Empire in southern India during the 11th century CE. She was renowned for her military prowess, political acumen, and patronage of the arts and literature.

In the realm of literature, Kairah Bhatt was a celebrated Sanskrit poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. His works, which included poems and treatises on grammar and philosophy, were highly influential during his time and continue to be studied by scholars today.

The name Kairah also appeared in Persian and Mughal literature, as evidenced by the works of Kairah Hussain, a renowned Sufi poet and mystic who lived in the 16th century CE. His poetry often explored themes of divine love, spirituality, and the human condition.

In more recent times, one notable figure was Kairah Mustafa, an influential Indian independence activist and leader who played a significant role in the struggle against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. She was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly for the cause of Indian freedom.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kairah over time

The chart below shows babies named Kairah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kairah, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kairah
02356200420142024

Decades

Kairah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kairah 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
2020s #4774 12 3
2010s #4908 24 6
2000s #5077 6 2

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FAQ

Kairah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kairah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Kairah was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Kairah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 6 babies registered as Kairah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kairah?

A rare name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "little girl".

How many people are called Kairah in the UK?

A total of 42 babies have been registered as Kairah across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.