Kerry

Kerry Meaning & Origin

About Kerry
The name Kerry is of Irish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic word "Ciarraí," which means "dark-haired" or "dark-skinned." Additionally, Kerry is also associated with the Irish county of the same name, known for its stunning landscapes and rich history. The name Kerry often symbolizes strength, resilience, and a connection to Irish heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Kerry is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 70.90% and females 29.10%, based on recent birth statistics.

Kerry Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 24.14% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛri/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerry in Braille

Here's how to represent Kerry in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kerry in braille

How to Spell the Name Kerry in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kerry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kerry in sign language

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