Karas Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Karas means 'crucian carp' in Slavic.
Meaning of the Name Karas
Karas is a name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the word 'karas', which means 'crucian carp' in English. The crucian carp is a freshwater fish found in Europe and Asia. In Slavic cultures, the carp has symbolic meaning and is associated with abundance, prosperity, and good luck. The name Karas can also be seen as a surname, referring to someone who may have been a fisherman or had a connection to fishing.
Popularity of the Name Karas
The popularity for the name Karas peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 84 births, which ranked number 4,011 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Karas had the most male births in 2014 with 84, which ranked number 1,779 out of 14,070 male names. The number of births for the name Karas has declined sharply over the last ten years from 52 births to 23 births, a decline of -55.77%. Among males, Karas has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 52 births to 23 births, a decline of -55.77%.
Nationwide Popularity of Karas
- 10 Year Trend of Karas: -55.77%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Karas: -55.77%
Popularity of Karas by State
For males, Karas was most popular in Northeastern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NJ, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Karas. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 7 | 819 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Karas
- Total Births of Karas: 21 (-7.83%)
- Male Births of Karas: 21 (-7.83%)
Given the downward trend of Karas over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.83% decrease in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. Male births for Karas have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 21 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.83%.