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Kiara Girl

Popularity: #224 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkee-AH-rah / kiˈɑːrə

Italian; Irish; Latin

Meaning

Italian: 'bright'; Irish: 'little dark one'; Latin: 'light'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kiara is a name with multiple cultural origins, most notably Italian and Irish. In Italian, it is often associated with brightness and clarity. The Irish variant is derived from the name Ciara, which has historical roots in Irish culture. The name has gained popularity in various countries, particularly in the United States, since the late 20th century.

Trend Summary

Kiara has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States, particularly since the 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kiera
  • Ciara

International Variants

  • Kiara (Italian)
  • Ciara (Irish)
  • Kira (Russian)
  • Kyra (Greek)

Famous people named Kiara

Kiara Advani is an Indian actress known for her roles in Bollywood films.

Kiara Kabukuru is a Rwandan-American model and former Miss Africa.

Kiara McCarthy is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her contributions to contemporary music.

Fictional characters named Kiara

Kiara is a character in Disney's 'The Lion King II: Simba's Pride', known as the daughter of Simba and Nala.

Kiara is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', appearing in various titles as a supporting character.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kiara was first seen in the United States in 1968. Kiara has ranked as high as #170 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kiara has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kiara (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 206
16%
TX 144
11%
NY 109
9%
FL 88
7%
NJ 69
5%
IL 46
4%
GA 45
4%
MA 41
3%
VA 40
3%
PA 38
3%
NC 36
3%
MD 34
3%
OH 33
3%
WA 32
3%
TN 28
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19685
19697
19715
19729
197310
197418
197520
197620
197720
197825
197943
198032
198158
198281
198369
198473
198599
198694
1987128
1988222
19892,624
19901,690
19911,735
19921,568
19931,522
19941,445
19951,451
19961,389
19971,263
19981,734
19994,024
20002,560
20012,290
20022,103
20031,876
20041,828
20052,149
20061,905
20071,621
20081,422
20091,158
2010984
2011988
2012921
20131,037
2014924
2015817
2016855
2017889
2018961
20191,092
20201,036
2021990
20221,223
20231,304
20241,310