Kiara
Kiara first appears in US records in 1968. It peaked in 1999, when 4,024 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,335.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kiara popular?
Steady Kiara has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1999.
| 2020s | 7,201 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,471 | |
| 2000s | 18,913 | |
| 1990s | 17,821 | |
| 1980s | 3,480 | |
| 1970s | 170 | |
| 1960s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kiara mean?
Etymologically a variant of Italian Chiara, from Latin 'clara' meaning 'bright, clear'. In English-speaking use the identical spelling overlaps with the Irish Ciara (from 'ciar', dark), producing a genuine opposite-meaning clash: the Italian root means 'bright' while the Irish association means 'dark'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kiara mean?
Kiara means bright/clear (Italian) or dark (Irish) — meanings clash. Etymologically a variant of Italian Chiara, from Latin 'clara' meaning 'bright, clear'. In English-speaking use the identical spelling overlaps with the Irish Ciara (from 'ciar', dark), producing a genuine opposite-meaning clash: the Italian root means 'bright' while the Irish association means 'dark'.
What is the origin of the name Kiara?
Kiara is of italian origin.
How do you pronounce Kiara?
Kiara is pronounced “kee-AR-ah.”
Is Kiara a boy or a girl name?
Kiara is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Kiara a popular name right now?
Kiara has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1999.
How popular is the name Kiara?
In 2025, Kiara ranked #229 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kiara most popular?
Kiara was most popular in 1999, when about 4,024 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kiara?
Names similar to Kiara include Bianca, Viola, Belinda, Bella, Sienna.
What names go well with Kiara?
italian names that pair well with Kiara include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.