Kiera
Meaningdark, black · Irish form of Ciara
- US rank
- #1,096
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #293 in 2007
219 babies were named Kiera in the US in 2025. It has dropped 102 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1963–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kiera you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,337 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kiera, 219 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kiera would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKiera first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2007, when it ranked #293. Today it's #1,096, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKiera was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 2,856 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 7,337.
- TrendKiera has slipped 102 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,096. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKiera is most popular in Connecticut, where it ranks #393, followed by Massachusetts (#395) and New York (#518). It's in the top 1,000 in 8 states.
- MeaningKiera is an Irish form of Ciara, which means “dark, black”. Our records link it to Celtic and Irish roots.
About the name Kiera
Kiera is a girl name of Celtic and Irish origin meaning “dark, black”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-era”. US birth records list Kiera for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 62 of those 63 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #293 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,096, with 219 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.1 | 197,740 girls |
| 1970s | 18 | 54,142 girls |
| 1980s | 84 | 11,942 girls |
| 1990s | 300 | 3,337 girls |
| 2000s | 460 | 2,174 girls |
| 2010s | 265 | 3,776 girls |
| 2020s | 151 | 6,603 girls |
Other spellings of Kiera
More Celtic girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Olive · olive tree
Questions about the name Kiera
What does the name Kiera mean?
Kiera means “dark, black” in Irish, as a form of Ciara.
What is the origin of the name Kiera?
Kiera has Celtic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Kiera a boy or girl name?
Kiera is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kiera?
Kiera ranked #1,096 for US girls in 2025, given to 219 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#293).