Kiara: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced kee-AR-uh · 3 syllables
Kiara means “dark-haired (Irish); light (Italian Chiara)”, from Irish and Italian.
A given name from Irish, variant of Keira and Ciara.
- Meaning
- dark-haired (Irish); light (Italian Chiara)
- Origin
- Irish, Italian
- Pronunciation
- kee-AR-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #229
- US babies a year
- about 1,247 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Kiara?
Kiara was the #229 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,335 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #229 |
| England & Wales | #217 |
| Scotland | #229 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #298 |
| France | #125 |
| Canada | #125 |
| Australia | #113 |
How old are people named Kiara?
Half of US adults named Kiara are older than 27; most are between 19 and 37. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Kiara
What does the name Kiara mean?
Kiara means “dark-haired (Irish); light (Italian Chiara)”. It comes from Irish and Italian.
How do you pronounce Kiara?
Kiara is pronounced kee-AR-uh.
How popular is the name Kiara?
Kiara was the #229 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,335 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Kiara?
Half of US adults named Kiara are older than 27. Most are between 19 and 37.