Rising since 2022, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Cira since 1915
Babies named Cira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Cira is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915 but saw its peak usage in 2006. However, as of 2025, only about 1 in 267,878 newborn girls receives this name, ranking it at 13,208th nationally. After a period of decline, Cira has been rising in popularity since 2022, suggesting renewed interest among parents seeking a succinct, melodic name. While its exact origins are uncertain, Cira is most often considered a modern spelling variant of the Italian Chiara or a fresh take on Sira. Its rarity and simple elegance make it a distinctive choice.
Cira is likely a modern feminine name, possibly a variant of Chiara (Italian for 'clear, bright'), from Latin 'clarus', or a shortened form of names like Cira. Alternatively, it may be a respelling of Sira, from the Greek 'syrinx' meaning 'pipe' or 'tube'. The name gained modest use in the United States beginning in the early 20th century, with a peak in the 2000s.
“Cira” around the world
Where Cira lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ci, Cici, Riri
Sibling names for Cira
Names that share Cira's style, for a brother or sister.
