Holding steady.
Popularity of Keiera since 1986
Babies named Keiera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keiera is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986, a time when creative 'Kei-' names were gaining traction. It reached its peak usage in 1994, but even then the number of babies given the name was minuscule. The trajectory has remained stable, with the name never breaking into the top 1000. The name's obscurity means it carries no strong state-level associations, as its usage was too scattered to register in any state's top names. Keiera's construction mirrors the pattern of many late-20th-century coinages that blend familiar sounds into something distinctive, but it has not achieved the lasting familiarity of related names like Keira.
Keiera is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'Kei-' (as in Keira or Keisha) with the fashionable '-era' suffix. It arose in the late 20th century and has never entered widespread use. Its similarity to the Irish name Ciara (meaning 'dark') may influence perception, but no direct etymological link is established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kei, Kiki
Sibling names for Keiera
Names that share Keiera's style, for a brother or sister.
