Kiera Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEER-uh / /ˈkɪərə/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: dark; Gaelic: little dark one
Historical & Cultural Background
Kiera is derived from the Irish name Ciara, which has roots in Gaelic. It has been used in Ireland for centuries and is associated with various saints. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Kiera has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kiera
- Ciara
International Variants
- Ciara (Irish)
- Kira (Russian)
- Kyra (Greek)
Famous people named Kiera
Kiera Knightley is a British actress known for her roles in films such as 'Pride & Prejudice' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.
Kiera Cass is an American author best known for her young adult series 'The Selection'.
Fictional characters named Kiera
Kiera Cameron is a character from the television series 'Continuum', a time-traveling law enforcement officer.
Kiera is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', known for her strong personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kiera was first seen in the United States in 1963. Kiera has ranked as high as #554 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kiera has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kiera (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 34 | |
| NY | 23 | |
| PA | 19 | |
| MA | 17 | |
| TX | 15 | |
| MN | 12 | |
| NJ | 12 | |
| NC | 9 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| CO | 8 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| WI | 8 | |
| OR | 7 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 36 |
| 1975 | 52 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 36 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1980 | 39 |
| 1981 | 76 |
| 1982 | 101 |
| 1983 | 95 |
| 1984 | 101 |
| 1985 | 133 |
| 1986 | 140 |
| 1987 | 145 |
| 1988 | 179 |
| 1989 | 458 |
| 1990 | 412 |
| 1991 | 507 |
| 1992 | 535 |
| 1993 | 512 |
| 1994 | 558 |
| 1995 | 536 |
| 1996 | 484 |
| 1997 | 584 |
| 1998 | 582 |
| 1999 | 671 |
| 2000 | 636 |
| 2001 | 601 |
| 2002 | 584 |
| 2003 | 676 |
| 2004 | 827 |
| 2005 | 942 |
| 2006 | 1,093 |
| 2007 | 1,147 |
| 2008 | 1,069 |
| 2009 | 961 |
| 2010 | 759 |
| 2011 | 617 |
| 2012 | 493 |
| 2013 | 455 |
| 2014 | 504 |
| 2015 | 445 |
| 2016 | 393 |
| 2017 | 362 |
| 2018 | 321 |
| 2019 | 301 |
| 2020 | 256 |
| 2021 | 268 |
| 2022 | 244 |
| 2023 | 223 |
| 2024 | 264 |