Kiara Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian and Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kiara means 'bright' or 'dark-haired'.
Meaning of the Name Kiara
Kiara is a name of Italian and Irish origin. In Italian, it is derived from the male name Chiara which means 'bright' or 'clear'. In Irish, it is the feminine form of Ciaran, meaning 'dark-haired'. Kiara has gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries over the years.
Popularity of the Name Kiara
The popularity for the name Kiara peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 4,024 births, which ranked number 171 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Kiara had the most female births in 1999 with 4,024, which ranked number 78 out of 16,946 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 114, which ranked number 956 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kiara has increased sharply over the last ten years from 920 births to 1,216 births, an increase of 32.17%. Among females, Kiara has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 920 births to 1,216 births, an increase of 32.17%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kiara
- 20 Year Trend of Kiara: -42.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Kiara: 32.17%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kiara: 32.17%
Popularity of Kiara by State
Among females, Kiara was most popular in Western states with 300 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 194 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kiara. 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 | 5 | 853 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 423 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 249 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 194 | 166 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 193 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 211 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 87 | 207 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 282 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 57 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 310 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 369 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 449 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 442 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 418 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 170 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 247 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 394 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 363 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 547 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 309 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 68 | 113 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 125 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 364 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 94 | 176 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 344 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 472 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 246 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 365 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 243 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 377 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 152 | 218 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 313 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 182 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 260 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kiara
- Total Births of Kiara: 1250 (2.83%)
- Female Births of Kiara: 1250 (2.83%)
Given the upward trend of Kiara over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.83% increase in total births, for a total of 1,250 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kiara have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,250 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.83%.