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Chiara

/ kee-AH-rah /
Girl Italian 3 syllables
Meaning
Chiara means Bright, clear (Italian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
kee-AH-rah
Popularity
#1066 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Chiara in the US, 1880–2025
1960198020002020

Chiara first appears in US records in 1951. It peaked in 2025, when 228 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 228.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Chiara popular?

Near its peak Chiara is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Chiara, by decade
2020s 1,203
2010s 1,359
2000s 1,721
1990s 838
1980s 427
1970s 284
1960s 81
1950s 14

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Chiara mean?

Chiara is the Italian form of Clara, “bright” or “clear.”

Names like Chiara

Italian names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Chiara

Popular Italian names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chiara mean?

Chiara means Bright, clear. Chiara is the Italian form of Clara, “bright” or “clear.”

What is the origin of the name Chiara?

Chiara is of Italian origin.

How do you pronounce Chiara?

Chiara is pronounced “kee-AH-rah.”

Is Chiara a boy or a girl name?

Chiara is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Chiara a popular name right now?

Chiara is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Chiara?

In 2025, Chiara ranked #1066 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Chiara most popular?

Chiara was most popular in 2025, when about 228 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Chiara?

Names similar to Chiara include Gaia, Giulia, Carlotta, Vittoria, Matilde.

What names go well with Chiara?

Italian names that pair well with Chiara include Mia, Luca, Gianna, Aria, Beatrice.