Keira
Keira: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Keira
Root meaning: “black, dark, little dark one”
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
A modern feminine form of Kieran, from Irish ciar (“black, dark, little dark one”).
How popular is Keira?
Since 1880, 33,836 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Keira (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #110 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #10465 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #622 for girls, with 469 babies given the name.
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Keira FAQ
What does the name Keira mean?
Keira traces back to a root meaning "black, dark, little dark one". A female given name from Irish. A modern feminine form of Kieran, from Irish ciar (“black, dark, little dark one”).
What is the origin of the name Keira?
Keira is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Keira?
Since 1880, 33,836 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Keira (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #110 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #10465 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #622 for girls, with 469 babies given the name.
Is Keira a boy or girl name?
Keira is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 33,836 girls and 7 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.