Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Keera since 1975
Babies named Keera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 213 |
| 2000s | 284 |
| 2010s | 179 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Keera is a modern spelling variant of Keira, which itself derives from the Irish name Ciara, meaning 'dark' or 'black'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, but it has never broken into the top 1,000. Its peak year was 2005, after which its usage has been on a steady decline. While Keera lacks the historical depth of its Irish predecessor, it offers a contemporary alternative to more popular forms like Keira or Kira. The name has not been consistently associated with any particular state, reflecting its sparse but scattered use.
Keera is thought to be a variant spelling of Keira, which itself is an anglicized form of the Irish name Ciara, derived from the word 'ciar' meaning 'dark' or 'black'. The name Ciara has been used in Ireland since early medieval times, notably borne by Saint Ciara, a 7th-century abbess. Keera emerged as a modern spelling variant, gaining some usage in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiki, Kee
Sibling names for Keera
Names that share Keera's style, for a brother or sister.
