What is the origin of the name Kierah?

Kierah is a name of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Kierah?

Kierah is pronounced kee-ER-ah.

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GirlIrish

Kierah

kee-ER-ah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

392

Peak Year

#24 in 2005

First Recorded

1990

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Irish variation of the name Ciara, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'black-haired'.

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Kiki Kie Ra

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Numerology

The Nurturer

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

Nicknames

Kiki Kie Ra

Spelling Variations

Kiera Keira Kiarra Kyra

Similar Names

Ciara Saoirse Aoife Niamh Róisín

Personality Traits

IndependentCreativeStrong-willedFriendlyAdventurous

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