What is the origin of the name Keara?

Keara is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Keara?

Keara is currently ranked #9865 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlIrish

Keara

KEER-uh

Popularity

#9865

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

4,767

Peak Year

#259 in 1999

First Recorded

1969

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish name derived from Ciara, meaning 'dark-haired'. Associated with Saint Ciara, an Irish saint.

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Kee Kera Ara

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Kee Kera Ara

Spelling Variations

Ciara Kira Keira

Similar Names

Siobhan Aisling Niamh Saoirse

Personality Traits

MysteriousIntelligentIndependentCreative

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