Holding steady.
Popularity of Ciaira since 1985
Babies named Ciaira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ciaira first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985, rising to a peak in 1995 before settling into a stable trajectory in the years since. While precise 1-in-N figures are unavailable for this rare name, its steady but low usage reflects a preference for individualized spellings. The variant emerged during the 1990s, a decade that saw many Irish names gain American popularity. Though Ciaira has not been recorded in top state data, its root name Ciara remains well known, and Ciaira offers a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a phonetic twist.
Ciaira is a modern respelling of the Irish name Ciara, itself the feminine form of Ciarán, derived from the Old Irish word 'ciar' meaning 'dark' or 'black'. Traditional in Ireland for centuries, Ciara gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, and Ciaira emerged as a creative spelling variant in the 1980s and 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: CiCi, Aira, Cia
Sibling names for Ciaira
Names that share Ciaira's style, for a brother or sister.
