Kiara: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Kiara | Girls
Origin of the name Ciara:
Irish name derived from ciar (black): hence, "black-haired one." In the U.S., Ciara is pronounced phonetically, rather than with its Gaelic pronunciation of keer-ah.
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spelling variation: Keyara,Kiera,Kierra,Kiarra
pronounced: Keer-ah, Kee-ar-ah or Kee-air-ah
variant of the name Ciara- Personal experiences with the name Kiara: | Edit
In 2nd grade, I had a friend name Kiara. She didn't like it much only because that was the year that the Lion King 2 (Simba's Pride) came out. But I thought it was a cool name.
- Nicknames for Kiara: | Edit
Ki'Ra,
Kia/Kya (Key-A),
Ki (sounds like Kye can also be spelt as Kia),
Kay/ K,
Key,
Ara/ R-ah,
Kiary (Kee-R-ee)- Meanings and history of the name Kiara: | Edit
Origin: Irish, as well as Italian,Latin,and Swahili
Meanings:Dark, and Clear; bright; famous,"
It is commonly used for little girls with dark hair or complexion.- Famous real-life people named Kiara: | Edit
Saint Cera, also spelled Kiara, a 7th century Irish Roman Catholic saint
Kiara (Venezuelan entertainer) (born 1960), singer, actress, and TV presenter
Kiara was the name of an 80's R&B duo from Detroit, Michigan- Kiara in song, story & screen: | Edit
Kiara was the name of Simba's daughter on Lion King II Simba's Pride.
"Kiara", a song from 2010 Bonobo album Black Sands
Smart?
Sexy?
Friendly?
Creative?
Strong?
Young?
Sophisticated?
Global Popularity of the Name Kiara
- #69 in Australia (Victoria)
- #77 in Slovenia
- #87 in Australia (New South Wales)
- #98 in Belgium
- #152 in Canada (Alberta)
- #164 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #241 in United States
- #261 in Scotland
- #276 in Canada (Quebec)
