Ciara
Ciara is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “dark-haired, black.” The feminine form of Ciarán, meaning 'dark' in Irish.
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how do you pronounce Ciara?
KEER-ah
where does the name Ciara come from?
The feminine form of Ciarán, meaning dark-haired, and named after Saint Ciara, a seventh-century Irish saint.
Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise was one of Ireland's most important early saints. The name has deep roots in Irish heritage while sounding perfectly at home internationally. In Ireland, it is pronounced KEER-ah, not see-AH-rah.
how popular is this name?
Ciara has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 35 years since 1982. It peaked at #149 in 2005, and ranked #869 in 2016.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2016 | #869 |
| 2015 | #757 |
| 2014 | #672 |
| 2013 | #647 |
| 2012 | #602 |
| 2011 | #524 |
| 2010 | #439 |
| 2009 | #364 |
| 2008 | #322 |
| 2007 | #257 |
| 2005 | #149 |
| 2000 | #282 |
| 1990 | #294 |
| 1982 | #859 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ciara fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Ciara
It was tenth among the most popular names for baby girls in Ireland in 2006, and is often anglicized as Keira, Kiara or Kiera.
who are famous people named Ciara?
- Ciara (American singer, born Ciara Princess Harris)
- Ciara Mageean (Irish middle-distance runner)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ciara?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Ciara?
what names go well with Ciara?
Sibling names that share Ciara's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ciara
What does the name Ciara mean?
Ciara means “dark-haired, black”.
What is the origin of the name Ciara?
Ciara comes from the Irish naming tradition. Related forms include Keira, Kiara and Kiera.
How popular is the name Ciara?
Ciara ranked #869 in the US in 2016, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2005, at #149, and it has spent 35 years in the top 1,000 since 1982.
Is Ciara a boy or girl name?
Ciara is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ciara?
Ciara is pronounced KEER-ah, with 2 syllables.
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