Ciara
Ciara first appears in US records in 1972. It peaked in 2005, when 2,325 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 155.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ciara popular?
Declining Ciara is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
| 2020s | 1,089 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,996 | |
| 2000s | 12,046 | |
| 1990s | 13,068 | |
| 1980s | 4,445 | |
| 1970s | 232 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ciara mean?
Feminine form of the Irish name Ciar/Ciaran, from Old Irish 'ciar' meaning 'black, dark'. Traditionally understood as 'dark-haired' or 'dark complexioned' rather than anything sinister.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ciara mean?
Ciara means dark, black-haired. Feminine form of the Irish name Ciar/Ciaran, from Old Irish 'ciar' meaning 'black, dark'. Traditionally understood as 'dark-haired' or 'dark complexioned' rather than anything sinister.
What is the origin of the name Ciara?
Ciara is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Ciara?
Ciara is pronounced “KEER-ah.”
Is Ciara a boy or a girl name?
Ciara is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ciara a popular name right now?
Ciara is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
How popular is the name Ciara?
In 2025, Ciara ranked #1408 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ciara most popular?
Ciara was most popular in 2005, when about 2,325 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ciara?
Names similar to Ciara include Keira, Maeve, Deirdre, Saoirse, Siobhan.
What names go well with Ciara?
irish names that pair well with Ciara include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.