Worldwide, กะเหรี่ยง (Karay 
, กะเหรี่ยง, Karayong) is a rare gender-neutral given name. The forename กะเหรี่ยง is characteristic of Iraq, where it is a rare masculine name, India, where it is a very rare gender-neutral name, and Philippines. Measured by absolute frequency, the name is most common in India, Iraq, and Pakistan. More frequently, กะเหรี่ยง is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Karay | Turkey, Tunisia, Algeria, Philippines, India |
Cahroen, Cahyin, Caudle, Comekaern, Gaendiew, Garay, Garyao, Gayan, Gayane, Kadyaen, Kahieng, Kajaren, Karaylum, Karaynu, Kareang, Kareduang, Kareen, Karen, Karengam, Karent, Karewnin, Kareyai, Kariang, Karklai, Karoen, Kawraeid, Kayenon, Keraenen, Khawkrip, and Plankrahet