Chiara
Chiara is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Clear, bright, luminous, or famous.
Origin and history
Chiara is an Italian feminine given name derived from the Latin 'clara', meaning clear, bright, or famous. It is historically associated with Saint Clare of Assisi (Santa Chiara). In the United States, it has grown in popularity as an elegant, romantic alternative to Clara or Claire.
Popularity in the United States
5,927 babies in the United States have been named Chiara since 1880. It ranks #2214 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1097.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.3 %)
- NY (22.1 %)
- FL (12.1 %)
- NJ (8.1 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 81 |
| 1970-1980 | 284 |
| 1980-1990 | 427 |
| 1990-2000 | 838 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,721 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,359 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,203 |
Famous people named Chiara
- Chiara Ferragni: Fashion Influencer, Entrepreneur
- Chiara Mastroianni: Actress, Singer
- Chiara Aurelia: Actress
Nicknames
Chia
Fun facts
- Chiara is the direct Italian form of the Latin name Clara, sharing its etymology with Claire and Clara.
- Santa Chiara of Assisi was a devoted follower of Saint Francis and founded the Order of Poor Ladies.