Spicy, sharp, or shell
In Japanese, the word 'karai' is an adjective meaning spicy or sharp-tasting. As a name, it is extremely rare and often associated with pop culture, though it can also be linked to the Turkish word for 'black' or 'dark'.
Less common today
Karai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,321 in 2016.
A high-ranking member of the Foot Clan and daughter of Shredder · Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
