Ciara
Ciara: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หki(ษ)ษนษ/ ยท /หki(ษ)ษนษ/
Meaning and origin of Ciara
- A female given name from Irish, a new Irish feminine form of Ciaran.
How popular is Ciara?
Since 1880, 34,876 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Ciara (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #149 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #6335 in 1989. In 2025, 155 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ciara
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Sibling name ideas for Ciara
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Ciara FAQ
What does the name Ciara mean?
A female given name from Irish, a new Irish feminine form of Ciaran.
What is the origin of the name Ciara?
Ciara is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Ciara?
Since 1880, 34,876 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Ciara (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #149 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #6335 in 1989. In 2025, 155 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ciara a boy or girl name?
Ciara is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 34,876 girls and 7 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.