Carrera: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: c-ahrr-ehr-ah
Origin: Italy
gender-female

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Region Origin: Mediterranean
Meaning: Carrera means 'racer'.

Carrera is an Italian surname that has been adopted as a given name, particularly in the United States. It means "racer" or "runner," often associated with speed and agility. Carrera has seen fluctuations in popularity, with a decline noted in recent years. Its use has been influenced by the Italian sports car brand, Ferrari, and the name's strong, dynamic sound.

Carrera Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Carrera is currently #20841 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Carrera is currently #11905 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Carrera is currently #10548 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Carrera is currently #6001 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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