Keira Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Keira means 'dark' or 'black' in Irish.
Meaning of the Name Keira
Keira is a feminine name of Irish origin. It is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'ciar', which means 'dark' or 'black'. The name Keira is often associated with strength and beauty. It became popular due to the success of actress Keira Knightley, who brought attention to the name through her performances in various films. Keira is a charming and elegant name with a hint of mystery.
Popularity of the Name Keira
The popularity for the name Keira peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 3,022 births, which ranked number 243 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Keira had the most female births in 2006 with 3,022, which ranked number 110 out of 20,061 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2009 with 7, which ranked number 9,860 out of 14,532 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Keira has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,651 births to 575 births, a decline of -65.17%. Among females, Keira has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,651 births to 575 births, a decline of -65.17%.
Nationwide Popularity of Keira
- 20 Year Trend of Keira: 141.60%
- 10 Year Trend of Keira: -65.17%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Keira: -65.17%
Popularity of Keira by State
Among females, Keira was most popular in Northeastern states with 173 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 93 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Keira. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 588 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 445 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 93 | 377 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 433 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 243 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 621 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1171 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 545 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 676 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 189 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 430 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 875 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 768 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 214 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 233 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 448 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 564 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 357 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 304 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 673 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 816 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 1024 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 366 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 362 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 430 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Keira
- Total Births of Keira: 517 (-10.01%)
- Female Births of Keira: 517 (-10.01%)
Given the downward trend of Keira over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.01% decrease in total births, for a total of 517 births in 2024. For Females, births for Keira have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 517 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.01%.