Declining since 2000, #229 for girls today.
Popularity of Kiara since 1968
Babies named Kiara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 170 |
| 1980s | 3,480 |
| 1990s | 17,821 |
| 2000s | 18,913 |
| 2010s | 9,471 |
| 2020s | 7,201 |
Meaning & origin
Kiara first appeared in U.S. records in 1968 and saw a significant rise in the 1990s, peaking in 1999. Since 2000, its popularity has been falling, though it remained in the top 250 in 2025 with a rank of 229 and an incidence of 1 in 1,204. The name is most popular in Wyoming, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. Its spelling reflects a modern trend of phonetic respellings, blending influences from Irish Ciara and Italian Chiara without a single clear root.
Kiara likely represents a respelling of Ciara, the Irish feminine form of Ciar meaning 'dark'. However, the Italian name Chiara, meaning 'clear, bright', also influenced the modern spelling. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, rising with the popularity of similar-sounding names like Kiera.
Where Kiara is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kiara” around the world
Where Kiara lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
425
babies in 2024
Ireland
14
babies in 2025
New Zealand
#54
in 2025
Quebec
35
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#91
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiki, Kia, Ara
Sibling names for Kiara
Names that share Kiara's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maya, Sienna, Aria, Lena, Nina, Desirea, Iesha, Jazmyn, Keila, Nyasia, Sanjana, Shyla, Ahana, Arayah, Ieshia, Kamora, Kiari, Laisha, Mykala, Sanai, Sanaya, Shawnte, Aashvi, Adhira, Adhya, Alaisha, Aleana, Avika, Breyana, Jamelia, Janyah, Juhi, Kaliya, Kieara, Lashana, Leasia, Mayeli, Miraya, Nyisha, Persia, Seaira, Shamyra, Siarra, Talissa, Tamaya, Teyonna, Tiandra, Tiani, Zarria, Aahana, Adya, Alayja, Annaya, Araiya, Ayaana, Bindi, Darneisha, Layonna, Makyra, Mikaelah, Naveya, Saavi, Samayra, Sarabi, Shaquira, Shayana, Taleia, Tieara, Tyona, Zanayah, Aanshi, Denyla, Ditya, Mekiah, Aahna, Aanaya, Aaryana, Adaisha, Aditri, Ashvi, Jazsmin, Kaashvi, Keidra, Keshara, Kewana, Koraima, Lacoya, Lakiah, Latiya, Mayara, Mikayah, Naavya, Nataliyah, Nayanna, Neira, Neysha, Nikaya, Nitara, Pihu, Preesha, Quanetta, Quantisha, Quiera, Saharah, Sahvanna, Saryiah, Savaya, Savera, Shadai, Shadaya, Shakirra, Shakyia, Shanaye, Shaquela, Sharvi, Shreenika, Shresta, Tashanti, Thiara, Tyechia
Brothers: Liam, Noah, Ethan, Lucas, Caleb, Avyan, Darrion, Ivaan, Tyshaun, Advay, Akshat, Chayanne, Jacquan, Jalan, Neev, Rajveer, Rayshaun, Rivaan, Rudransh, Ruhaan, Shiven, Adhrit, Ahan, Ayansh, Daishawn, Diontae, Harshil, Hridhaan, Jaquavius, Jaquis, Jequan, Jibri, Jontrell, Kathan, Kiyansh, Krishav, Riyansh, Jshaun, Aadhiran, Aarsh, Aavyan, Adharv, Adhrith, Akaay, Cheveyo, Deiontae, Hikeem, Joziel, Kionte, Lakshya, Laquon, Maanav, Manvik, Marquon, Maurya, Raeshaun, Rishab, Shrihaan, Taishawn, Tirth, Treyveon, Tyrail, Vedaant
Names like Kiara
Names whose popularity has moved with Kiara's over the last 50 years.
