The nameChiara
Chiara is the Italian form of Clare, meaning "bright, clear".
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Chiara comes from the Latin clarus, "clear, bright, famous".
Origin
Latin, through Italian.
History
Saint Clare of Assisi, Chiara in Italian, founded the Poor Clares. In England and Wales Chiara reached 478th in 1997.
Famous people named Chiara
- Saint Clare of Assisi
- Chiara Ferragni, entrepreneur
- Chiara Mastroianni, actress
Popularity of the name Chiara
Chiara in the United States
Chiara was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 1,721 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Chiara. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Chiara in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 195 births a year on average, against 139 in the five years before.
Chiara in the United Kingdom
Chiara was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 679 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Chiara. Half of all babies named Chiara in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 68 births a year on average, against 57 in the five years before.
Chiara in France
Chiara in Belgium
Chiara in Switzerland
Chiara in Austria
Sibling names for Chiara
Names from the same generation as Chiara, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chiara mean?
Chiara comes from the Latin clarus, "clear, bright, famous".
What is the origin of the name Chiara?
Latin, through Italian.
Is Chiara a girl's or a boy's name?
Chiara is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Chiara?
In 2024, Chiara was the 1114th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 219 births.
What are good sibling names for Chiara?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Celina, Martina, Silvia and Paula for a sister, Salvatore, Blaise, Emil and Julien for a brother.
Who are famous people named Chiara?
Saint Clare of Assisi; Chiara Ferragni, entrepreneur; Chiara Mastroianni, actress.