Ciara
Ciara is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “dark-haired, black.” The feminine form of Ciarán, meaning 'dark' in Irish.
how do you pronounce Ciara?
KEER-ah
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what does Ciara mean?
The name Ciara means “dark-haired, black.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
The feminine form of Ciarán, meaning 'dark' in Irish. 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.
where does the name Ciara come from?
Wikipedia confirms Ciara as the feminine version of Ciarán, meaning 'dark-haired.' It also names Saint Ciara, a seventh-century Irish saint, as the name's namesake - a different figure from the Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise cited elsewhere, so that specific saint attribution is not supported by what was found here.
the history of Ciara
The same source records Ciara as tenth on the list of most popular names given to baby girls in Ireland in 2006, and notes it is often anglicized as Keira, Kiara, or Kiera.
what are the nicknames and variants of Ciara?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Ciara?
- Ciara (American singer, born Ciara Princess Harris)
- Ciara Mageean (Irish middle-distance runner)
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.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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