Kiera
KEER-uh
Popularity
#981
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
21,649
Peak Year
#1,147 in 2007
First Recorded
1963
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kiera is an Irish name, a variant of Ciara, derived from 'ciar' meaning 'dark' or 'black,' often referring to dark hair.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Kiera Cass
American author of young adult fiction
Kiera Allen
American actress
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