Keira Girl
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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 84 | |
| NY | 48 | |
| PA | 28 | |
| NJ | 24 | |
| FL | 22 | |
| TX | 22 | |
| IL | 20 | |
| MA | 20 | |
| OH | 18 | |
| NC | 15 | |
| WI | 15 | |
| WA | 13 | |
| AZ | 12 | |
| VA | 11 | |
| CO | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 25 |
| 1974 | 53 |
| 1975 | 68 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 77 |
| 1983 | 48 |
| 1984 | 59 |
| 1985 | 90 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1987 | 63 |
| 1988 | 75 |
| 1989 | 91 |
| 1990 | 85 |
| 1991 | 136 |
| 1992 | 142 |
| 1993 | 123 |
| 1994 | 133 |
| 1995 | 107 |
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 164 |
| 1998 | 175 |
| 1999 | 196 |
| 2000 | 226 |
| 2001 | 216 |
| 2002 | 238 |
| 2003 | 433 |
| 2004 | 1,244 |
| 2005 | 1,468 |
| 2006 | 3,022 |
| 2007 | 2,677 |
| 2008 | 2,736 |
| 2009 | 2,260 |
| 2010 | 1,863 |
| 2011 | 1,789 |
| 2012 | 1,652 |
| 2013 | 1,571 |
| 2014 | 1,469 |
| 2015 | 1,312 |
| 2016 | 1,038 |
| 2017 | 990 |
| 2018 | 867 |
| 2019 | 888 |
| 2020 | 663 |
| 2021 | 662 |
| 2022 | 577 |
| 2023 | 524 |
| 2024 | 492 |