What is the origin of the name Ciarra?

Ciarra is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Ciarra?

Ciarra is currently ranked #10419 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ciarra?

Ciarra is pronounced kee-AR-ah.

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GirlIrish

Ciarra

kee-AR-ah

Popularity

#10419

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

3,352

Peak Year

#206 in 1997

First Recorded

1979

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Ciara, which is the feminine form of the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'black'.

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Ci Cia Ara

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Numerology

The Nurturer

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

Nicknames

Ci Cia Ara

Spelling Variations

Ciara Kierra Kyra

Similar Names

Saoirse Aisling Brianna

Personality Traits

IndependentMysteriousIntelligentCreative

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