Kiera
Kiera is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Dark, dark-haired, or little dark one.
Origin and history
Kiera is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ciara, derived from the word 'ciar' meaning dark or dark-haired. The name gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the United States alongside variants like Keira. It offers a classic Celtic heritage with a modern, approachable sound.
Popularity in the United States
21,851 babies in the United States have been named Kiera since 1880. It ranks #1002 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #971.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.7 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
- FL (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 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 280 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,468 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,381 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,536 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,651 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,474 |
Famous people named Kiera
- Kiera Cass: Author, Novelist
- Kiera Allen: Actress
Nicknames
Kiki, Kier
Fun facts
- Kiera is a phonetic spelling variation of the traditional Gaelic name Ciara.
- The name coexists in the U.S. with spellings like Keira, Kyra, and Ciara.