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Ciara

Girl · Irish · Medium name

Meaning
Dark-haired; black
Pronunciation
kee-AR-uh
Origin
Irish

From Irish 'ciar' meaning dark or black.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Irish

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • KiaraItalian / English

    Italian-influenced spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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