UK girl's name
Karra
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "fortunate" or "blessed".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Karra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Karra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 to 2005. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Karra. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Karra ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Karra.
- • Karra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #783 in 2009.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Karra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Karra mean?
The name Karra has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-European languages that can be traced back to around 1500 BCE. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "kara," which means "hand" or "ray." This suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of strength, dexterity, or radiance.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to Karra as one of the names of Lord Shiva, the supreme deity and the destroyer of evil. The name is mentioned in the sacred Hindu texts, the Vedas, and the Puranas, where it is used as an epithet to describe Lord Shiva's divine powers and attributes.
The earliest known historical figure with the name Karra was a prominent Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 6th century CE. He was known as Karra Narayana, and he made significant contributions to the study of logic and epistemology. His treatises on the subject are still studied and revered in academic circles today.
Another notable individual with the name Karra was Karra Vasudeva, a celebrated poet and playwright from the 12th century CE. He is best known for his works in the Telugu language, including the play "Nala Charitram," which is based on the epic Mahabharata. His writings are considered masterpieces of Telugu literature.
In more recent history, Karra Muthiah Bhagavathar was a renowned Indian musician and composer who lived during the 18th century. He was a pioneer in the field of Carnatic music and is credited with introducing several innovative techniques and compositions that have influenced generations of musicians.
Karra Singh, a prominent Sikh warrior and military leader, played a crucial role in the defense of the Sikh Empire against the British East India Company in the early 19th century. He is remembered for his bravery and strategic brilliance in numerous battles.
Lastly, Karra Balachander was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor who made significant contributions to the Tamil cinema industry in the 20th century. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema, known for his realistic and thought-provoking works that tackled social issues.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Karra over time
The chart below shows babies named Karra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Karra, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Karra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Karra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4355 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 9 | 3 |
Geography
Where Karra is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Karra. 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.
Karra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #783 in 2009.
Across the UK
Karra in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#783 in 2009
4 years of NRS records, 13 total registered
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- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
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FAQ
Karra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Karra in the UK right now?
In 2005, Karra was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Karra most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Karra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Karra?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "fortunate" or "blessed".
How many people are called Karra in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Karra across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 13 more in Scotland.
Where is Karra most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Karra ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #783 in 2009. 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.