Kiera
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Origin of the name Kiera:
Feminine form of Kieran, an Anglicized form of the Irish Ciarán, which is derived from the Gaelic ciar (black) and the diminutive suffix -an: hence, "little dark one." The name was originally bestowed upon those babies born with dark hair or a dark complexion.
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Global Popularity of the Name Kiera
- #97 in Scotland
- #107 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #112 in Canada (Alberta)
- #315 in United States
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