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Keira Girl

Popularity: #506 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEER-uh / /ˈkɪərə/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: dark; Gaelic: little dark one

Historical & Cultural Background

Keira is derived from the Irish name Ciara, which has roots in the Gaelic word 'ciar', meaning dark or black. The name has been popular in Ireland and among Irish communities worldwide. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Trend Summary

Keira has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kira
  • Ciara

International Variants

  • Kira (Russian)
  • Ciara (Irish)
  • Keira (English)

Famous people named Keira

Keira Knightley is a British actress known for her roles in films such as 'Pride & Prejudice' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.

Keira Walsh is an English footballer who plays for Manchester City and the England national team.

Fictional characters named Keira

Keira is a character in the video game series 'Jak and Daxter', known for her intelligence and engineering skills.

Keira is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra', serving as a member of Team Avatar.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Keira was first seen in the United States in 1962. Keira has ranked as high as #239 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Keira has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Keira (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 84
19%
NY 48
11%
PA 28
6%
NJ 24
6%
FL 22
5%
TX 22
5%
IL 20
5%
MA 20
5%
OH 18
4%
NC 15
3%
WI 15
3%
WA 13
3%
AZ 12
3%
VA 11
3%
CO 9
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19625
19639
196411
196511
196612
19679
196814
196928
197024
197127
197227
197325
197453
197568
197642
197734
197827
197932
198032
198132
198277
198348
198459
198590
198670
198763
198875
198991
199085
1991136
1992142
1993123
1994133
1995107
1996129
1997164
1998175
1999196
2000226
2001216
2002238
2003433
20041,244
20051,468
20063,022
20072,677
20082,736
20092,260
20101,863
20111,789
20121,652
20131,571
20141,469
20151,312
20161,038
2017990
2018867
2019888
2020663
2021662
2022577
2023524
2024492