Caragh
Meaning: Commanding in nature, speaking of quiet power
Origin: Various
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #354
Total births: 774
History: Caragh mirrors the wild beauty of Ireland's west coast, where the Cliffs of Moher meet the Atlantic in a crash of spray and stone. The name belongs to a landscape of bog cotton, stone walls, and skies that change by the minute.
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| Current rank (2025) | #80 |
| Babies named Caragh in 2025 | 61 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 774 |
| Peak year | 2025 (61 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #80 |
| Years in records | 1971–2025 (44 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 52 spots |
Frequently asked about Caragh
What does the name Caragh mean?
Caragh means “Commanding in nature, speaking of quiet power” from Various roots.
What is the origin of the name Caragh?
Caragh has Various origin. The traditional meaning is “Commanding in nature, speaking of quiet power”.
How popular is Caragh in Ireland?
Caragh ranked #80 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 61 babies that year.
When was Caragh most popular?
Caragh peaked in 2025 with 61 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Caragh a boy or girl name?
Caragh is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Caraghs in registered births are female.
Is the name Caragh rising or falling in popularity?
Caragh has risen 52 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #132 in 2020 to #80 in 2025.
How long has Caragh been recorded in Ireland?
Caragh appears in birth records in Ireland across 44 years — from 1971 through 2025.