Keara
Keara is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Dark, dark-haired, or black-complexioned.
Origin and history
Keara is an Anglicized spelling of the traditional Irish name Ciara. Derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar', it means 'dark' or 'dark-haired'. In the United States, it gained popularity in the late 20th century as an alternative spelling of Ciara or Keira.
Popularity in the United States
4,767 babies in the United States have been named Keara since 1880. It ranks #2535 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2041.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.4 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 565 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,657 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,941 |
| 2010-2019 | 417 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Fun facts
- Keara is an English phonetic spelling designed to make the pronunciation of the Irish name Ciara clear to non-Gaelic speakers.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.