Kiara
Kiara is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Bright, clear, or dark-haired (depending on Irish or Italian roots).
Origin and history
Kiara is a feminine given name with multiple origin paths, commonly viewed as an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ciara (meaning 'dark-haired') or a variation of the Italian Chiara (meaning 'bright' or 'clear'). It gained significant popularity in the United States in the late 1990s, partly influenced by pop culture. Today, it remains a well-established modern choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
57,068 babies in the United States have been named Kiara since 1880. It ranks #537 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #255.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.2 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 170 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,480 |
| 1990-2000 | 17,821 |
| 2000-2010 | 18,913 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,471 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,201 |
Famous people named Kiara
- Kiara Advani: Actress
- Kiara Barnes: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Kia, Kie, Kiki
Fun facts
- The name experienced a notable rise in usage following the 1998 release of Disney's 'The Lion King II: Simba's Pride,' which featured a lead character named Kiara.
- Kiara blends the phonetic appeal of the Gaelic name Ciara with the Italian tradition of Chiara, giving it two distinct linguistic histories.