boy's name
Cathair
KAH-her (Irish)
- Origin Irish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Top 1000 (NI)
- Births on record 175
Northern Ireland
#239
2024 births
Cathair is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #239. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Northern Ireland.
- Cathair is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in Northern Ireland in 2004, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Northern Ireland.
- Today about 1 in 1,986 babies in Northern Ireland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cathair Over Time
Births per decade in Northern Ireland, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 32 |
How Popular Is Cathair?
In 2024, Cathair was given to 8 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #239 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Northern Ireland.
Where Cathair Is Used
Figures for Northern Ireland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cathair
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cathair Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cathair over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cathair
- Irish KAH-her
Sibling Names for Cathair
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cathair — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cathair
How popular is the name Cathair?
In 2024, Cathair was given to 8 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #239 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Northern Ireland.
Is Cathair a girl's or a boy's name?
Cathair is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cathair?
Cathair has 2 syllables.
When was Cathair most popular?
Cathair peaked in 2004, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Cathair a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Cathair currently ranks #239 in Northern Ireland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.