What is the origin of the name Kiara?

Kiara is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kiara?

Kiara is currently ranked #238 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kiara?

Kiara is pronounced kee-AH-rah.

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GirlIrish

Kiara

kee-AH-rah

Popularity

#238

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

55,947

Peak Year

#4,024 in 1999

First Recorded

1968

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Kiara has multiple origins. It's considered a variation of Ciara, an Irish name meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It also appears in Italian and other cultures.

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Kia Kiki

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Kiara Advani
Indian actress prominent in Hindi films

Nicknames

Kia Kiki

Spelling Variations

Ciara Kiera Chiara

Similar Names

Olivia Isabella Sophia Aurora

Personality Traits

BrightCheerfulKindPopular

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