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Chiara

kee-AH-rah

Popularity

#1113

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Italian

Total Births

5,699

Peak Year

#219 in 2024

First Recorded

1951

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Chiara is an Italian name meaning "bright" or "clear." It is associated with light, purity, and beauty.

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ChiCara

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Chiara Ferragni

    Italian blogger, businesswoman, fashion designer, influencer

Nicknames

ChiCara

Spelling Variations

ClaraCiara

Similar Names

SophiaIsabellaAlessiaSeraphina

Personality Traits

KindBeautifulIntelligentCreative

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