US Popularity:1964
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic, Greek
Meaning:Black, dark; Noble
Parents who prefer the darker side of life will love Kiera! Kiera is a girl's name of Irish origin, derived from Ciara, meaning "black" or "dark." It also has Greek origins, meaning "noble," with plenty of variants to make it a globally celebrated title. Kiera differs from the spelling Keira, bringing its own unique flair to an otherwise incredibly trendy name. Baby Kiera will be reminded of their individuality as they bravely pursue their destiny in this world.

Kiera Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kiera is currently #902 on The Bump
Girl:Kiera is currently #408 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kiera is currently #1964 in U.S. births
Girl:Kiera is currently #760 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1964
in 2022
- 135
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 188, 193

  • Name Doctor, Kiera

  • Behind the Name, Kiera December 2017

  • Behind the Name, Ciar June 2023

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