The nameKeira
Keira is a girl's name of Irish origin.
- Girl's name
- Irish
Meaning
It is an English form of the Irish Ciara, from ciar, "dark".
Origin
Irish.
History
In France it rose in the 2000s, when actress Keira Knightley became famous, and peaked around 2008.
Popularity of the name Keira
Keira in France
1592ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (40 births)
780babies named Keira in France since 1900
Keira was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 285 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Keira. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Keira in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 23 births a year.
Keira in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keira mean?
It is an English form of the Irish Ciara, from ciar, "dark".
What is the origin of the name Keira?
Irish.
Is Keira a girl's or a boy's name?
Keira is a girl's name.