Declining since 2007, #1,096 for girls today.
Popularity of Kiera since 1963
Babies named Kiera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 280 |
| 1980s | 1,468 |
| 1990s | 5,381 |
| 2000s | 8,536 |
| 2010s | 4,651 |
| 2020s | 1,474 |
Meaning & origin
Kiera entered U.S. records in 1963, but its real rise began in the 1990s, peaking at rank 1096 in 2007. In 2025, it ranked again at 1096, with a 1-in-7,339 frequency among newborn girls. The name has been on a declining trajectory since its 2007 peak, though it remains more common in states like Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Kiera is the Anglicized spelling of the Irish Ciara, and its steady if modest use over decades shows it has become a familiar alternative to similar-sounding names like Keira and Kira.
Kiera is an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Ciara, the feminine form of Ciarán, derived from the Irish word 'ciar' meaning 'dark' or 'black'. It has been used in Ireland for centuries and entered the English-speaking mainstream in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States from the 1990s onward.
Where Kiera 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.
“Kiera” around the world
Where Kiera lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiki, Kier
Sibling names for Kiera
Names that share Kiera's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maeve, Teagan, Brenna, Saoirse, Roisin, Alanna, Alannah, Brea, Bree, Briana, Deidra, Erin, Eryn, Haylie, Shae, Shannon, Aislin, Aislyn, Catelyn, Kaelin, Karisa, Kasi, Kaysie, Keiry, Kerin, Korin, Kyara, Leana, Ragan, Seana, Seanna, Shawnna, Tarah, Teagen, Teigan, Alenna, Breya, Chavon, Chevonne, Coryn, Jamera, Kammie, Kamyia, Kedra, Kendi, Kerissa, Kerra, Kiele, Kimbra, Kindle, Leaha, Reaghan, Rheagan, Rheannon, Shaena, Talea, Teaghan, Brennah, Brinna, Kalis, Kamera, Kasara, Kelee, Keria, Kerina, Kirbi, Riann, Sheala, Timera, Tykira, Shavonn, Tacora, Tykera, Abaigeal, Ahnika, Aylinn, Aylyn, Briea, Brinae, Cabria, Jerni, Jeslin, Karagan, Karmon, Katria, Kayela, Keriana, Keyle, Kimbria, Loany, Mikaiah, Qiara, Sabrea, Shawneen, Shivon, Tagan, Takiera, Tniyah, Tyerra
Brothers: Liam, Declan, Finn, Connor, Cian, Aidyn, Brendan, Brennen, Cale, Davin, Donavan, Ean, Kalen, Kegan, Kelby, Kody, Korbin, Shaine, Tyren, Aaden, Brennon, Damen, Hogan, Kaine, Kalin, Kavon, Kendric, Klay, Macklin, Quinlan, Teague, Trevis, Caelen, Callaghan, Conlan, Dallan, Derrian, Devron, Donnovan, Ehren, Eydan, Jarin, Jaryn, Jeran, Jeren, Jervon, Kalem, Keaghan, Keifer, Keigan, Kelin, Kenderick, Keston, Kierre, Kinnick, Seann, Shandon, Shayn, Tarren, Torren, Brenen, Brennin, Davan, Decklan, Devonn, Jeryn, Kaire, Kaymen, Kaysan, Keagon, Keegen, Keighan, Keilon, Kerrick, Kervens, Keynan, Keyron, Khyrin, Konor, Koven, Kyel, Maclan, Maclane, Merik, Nijel, Sabien, Shey, Kreig, Yeiren, Aadan, Brannen, Candon, Carron, Corrigan, Cowan, Daelen, Jaekwon, Kable, Kahle, Kahner, Kaimir, Kanton, Karmine, Karnell, Keanon, Kedron, Keevan, Keldan, Kelen, Khoen, Khyron, Kinser, Konnar, Kordel, Kyeir, Kyier, Laronn, Mccabe, Neilan, Nyal, Terik, Toran, Tyrann
Names like Kiera
Names whose popularity has moved with Kiera's over the last 50 years.
