Carey
KAIR-ee
Popularity
#15686
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
29,607
Peak Year
#1,058 in 1975
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Carey is of Welsh origin, derived from the River Cary in Somerset, England. It is also associated with the Irish surname *O'Ciardha*, meaning "descendant of Ciardha."
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Mariah Carey
American singer and songwriter
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