Kiarra
Kiarra is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Bright, clear, or famous.
Origin and history
Kiarra is a modern American spelling variant of the Italian name Chiara, which derives from the Latin word 'clarus'. It carries the meanings of 'bright', 'clear', or 'famous'. In the United States, it gained usage in the late 20th century alongside similar names like Kiara and Ciara.
Popularity in the United States
3,832 babies in the United States have been named Kiarra since 1880. It ranks #2854 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1982.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.6 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 250 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,361 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,675 |
| 2010-2019 | 427 |
| 2020-2029 | 119 |
Nicknames
Kia, Kie, Kiki
Fun facts
- Kiarra is an phonetic English adaptation of the classical Italian name Chiara.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the late 1990s and early 2000s.