The nameKiara
Kiara is a girl's name with Italian and Irish roots, meaning "bright" or "dark". It became popular in the United States in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Italian and Irish
Meaning
Kiara is a spelling of the Italian Chiara, "bright, clear", and of the Irish Ciara, "dark-haired".
Origin
Italian and Irish. Two origins meet in the name.
History
Kiara, the lion cub of The Lion King II (1998), helped make the name popular. It reached the American top 80.
Famous people named Kiara
- Kiara Advani, actress
- Kiara, The Lion King II character
Popularity of the name Kiara
Kiara in the United States
Kiara was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 18,938 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Kiara. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Kiara in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,173 births a year on average, against 923 in the five years before.
Kiara in the United Kingdom
Kiara was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,719 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Kiara. Half of all babies named Kiara in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 283 births a year on average, against 221 in the five years before.
Kiara in France
Kiara in Belgium
Kiara in Switzerland
Kiara in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Kiara
Names from the same generation as Kiara, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kiara mean?
Kiara is a spelling of the Italian Chiara, "bright, clear", and of the Irish Ciara, "dark-haired".
What is the origin of the name Kiara?
Italian and Irish. Two origins meet in the name.
Is Kiara a girl's or a boy's name?
Kiara is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Kiara?
In 2024, Kiara was the 238th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,310 births.
What are the variants of the name Kiara?
Variants and related names of Kiara include Ciaran and Claire.
What are good sibling names for Kiara?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Bianca, Ana, Diana and Holly for a sister, Paul, Mark, Francisco and Martin for a brother.
Who are famous people named Kiara?
Kiara Advani, actress; Kiara, The Lion King II character.