Keira
KEER-ah
Girl · Irish
Meaning: Dark, black-haired
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Kiera
Girl · Irish · Medium name
- Meaning
- Dark, black, dark-haired
- Pronunciation
- KEER-uh
- Origin
- Irish
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Irish, a form of Ciara meaning dark or black.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Irish, English
Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
KiaraItalian / English
Italian-rooted form.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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