Keira

Keira: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “dark-haired”
Origin: Irish
Say it: KEER-uh · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls

A modern anglicized spelling associated with Irish Ciara, the feminine form of Ciar meaning 'dark.' It became established as an English-language variant spelling.

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How popular is Keira?

2024148 per million US babies

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Babies named Keira in 2024492

2024 rank#609 girls

Peak year2006

Total US babies since 188033,369

Keira is fading: recent use is about 38% of its level ten years before.

Names like Keira

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Maeveshe who intoxicates · Irish
Kennedyhelmeted head · Irish
Sloaneraider · Irish
Delaneydescendant of the challenger · Irish
Reaganlittle king · Irish
Alannachild; or dear one · Irish
Teaganlittle poet · Irish
Mckennason of Cionaodh · Irish

Keira questions

What does the name Keira mean?

Keira means "dark-haired". It comes from Irish. A modern anglicized spelling associated with Irish Ciara, the feminine form of Ciar meaning 'dark.' It became established as an English-language variant spelling.

Is Keira a boy or girl name?

Keira is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Keira?

492 US babies were named Keira in 2024. Its peak year was 2006.

How do you pronounce Keira?

Keira is usually pronounced KEER-uh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.