Ciara
Ciara is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Dark, dark-haired, or black.
Origin and history
Ciara is an Irish feminine name derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar', meaning dark or black-haired. It became popular in the United States in the late 20th century, both as an Irish heritage name and as a modern alternative spelling for Sierra or Chiara.
Popularity in the United States
34,876 babies in the United States have been named Ciara since 1880. It ranks #748 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1157.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.3 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 232 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,445 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,068 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,046 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,996 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,089 |
Famous people named Ciara
- Ciara Princess Harris: Singer, Songwriter
- Ciara Bravo: Actress
- Ciara Renée: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Cici, Chia
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Irish word 'ciar', which describes a dark or dusk-like complexion and hair.
- Ciara gained significant traction in the U.S. during the 1980s and 1990s, boosted by crossover appeal with the name Sierra.