Declining since 1985, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Kera since 1961
Babies named Kera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 411 |
| 1980s | 985 |
| 1990s | 831 |
| 2000s | 804 |
| 2010s | 306 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Kera is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1961. It reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking 10,917 in 2025 with a frequency of 1 in every 200,908 births. The name has been declining in use since 1985, reflecting a broader shift away from the stylized spellings that were trendy in the 1980s. Kera likely originated as a phonetic variant of the Irish name Ciara or as a respelling of similar names. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet uncommon.
The name Kera is a variant of Ciara, the feminine form of the Irish name Ciar, from the word 'ciar' meaning 'dark.' It emerged in the United States in the 1960s, likely as a modern respelling inspired by similar-sounding names like Cara or Kira. Its peak popularity in the 1980s aligns with the trend of simplified, phonetically spelled names.
Sibling names for Kera
Names that share Kera's style, for a brother or sister.
