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Keira Name Origin: Irish
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Pronunciation: keer-ah
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Keira Name Meaning
The origin of the girl’s name Keira is Irish, derived from the name Ciarán, meaning “dark-haired”. It became popular in the 1980s and 1990s, peaking in popularity in 2006. Keira Knightley, the English actress, helped to popularize the name.
The name Keira has been a favorite among parents in English-speaking countries, ranking in the top 100 names for girls in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. It is a versatile and unique name, appealing to parents looking for a name that stands out from the crowd.
Infographic of Keira name meaning, which is An Irish name, Keira means black.
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Keira Name Popularity
How popular is the name Keira? Here’s everything we know.
| Year |
Rank |
# Births |
% Births |
| 1910 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1911 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1912 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1913 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1914 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1915 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1916 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1917 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1918 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1919 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1920 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1921 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1922 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1923 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1924 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1925 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1926 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1927 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1928 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1929 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1930 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1931 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1932 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1933 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1934 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1935 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1936 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1937 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1938 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1939 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1940 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1941 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1942 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1943 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1944 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1945 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1946 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1947 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1948 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1949 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1950 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1951 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1952 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1953 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1954 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1955 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1956 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1957 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1958 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1959 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1960 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1961 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1962 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1963 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1964 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1965 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1966 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1967 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1968 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1969 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1970 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1971 |
2,208 |
7 |
0.0005% |
| 1972 |
2,213 |
7 |
0.0005% |
| 1973 |
— |
0 |
0% |
| 1974 |
1,516 |
26 |
0.002% |
| 1975 |
1,377 |
35 |
0.0027% |
| 1976 |
1,991 |
12 |
0.0009% |
| 1977 |
2,815 |
5 |
0.0004% |
| 1978 |
2,361 |
8 |
0.0006% |
| 1979 |
2,340 |
10 |
0.0007% |
| 1980 |
2,350 |
10 |
0.0007% |
| 1981 |
3,103 |
5 |
0.0003% |
| 1982 |
1,679 |
27 |
0.0018% |
| 1983 |
2,894 |
5 |
0.0003% |
| 1984 |
2,106 |
15 |
0.001% |
| 1985 |
1,477 |
38 |
0.0025% |
| 1986 |
1,948 |
20 |
0.0013% |
| 1987 |
1,810 |
26 |
0.0017% |
| 1988 |
2,129 |
18 |
0.0012% |
| 1989 |
1,617 |
42 |
0.0026% |
| 1990 |
1,801 |
37 |
0.0022% |
| 1991 |
1,297 |
79 |
0.0048% |
| 1992 |
1,242 |
93 |
0.0058% |
| 1993 |
1,361 |
73 |
0.0047% |
| 1994 |
1,288 |
81 |
0.0053% |
| 1995 |
1,584 |
48 |
0.0032% |
| 1996 |
1,316 |
78 |
0.0052% |
| 1997 |
1,123 |
114 |
0.0077% |
| 1998 |
1,140 |
113 |
0.0075% |
| 1999 |
1,068 |
134 |
0.0089% |
| 2000 |
972 |
167 |
0.0109% |
| 2001 |
1,002 |
163 |
0.0108% |
| 2002 |
937 |
185 |
0.0123% |
| 2003 |
611 |
393 |
0.0258% |
| 2004 |
259 |
1,224 |
0.0803% |
| 2005 |
231 |
1,455 |
0.0952% |
| 2006 |
108 |
3,022 |
0.193% |
| 2007 |
128 |
2,675 |
0.1695% |
| 2008 |
123 |
2,731 |
0.1767% |
| 2009 |
141 |
2,250 |
0.1505% |
| 2010 |
165 |
1,850 |
0.1284% |
| 2011 |
174 |
1,778 |
0.1248% |
| 2012 |
188 |
1,645 |
0.1154% |
| 2013 |
199 |
1,564 |
0.1098% |
| 2014 |
221 |
1,437 |
0.0986% |
| 2015 |
239 |
1,292 |
0.0888% |
| 2016 |
301 |
1,014 |
0.0703% |
| 2017 |
321 |
958 |
0.0686% |
| 2018 |
347 |
831 |
0.0605% |
| 2019 |
344 |
851 |
0.0629% |
| 2020 |
462 |
617 |
0.0485% |
| 2021 |
493 |
550 |
0.045% |
| 2022 |
542 |
529 |
0.0401% |
District of Columbia (DC)
Data via SSA.gov.
Names Like Keira
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What names sound like Keira?
If you like how Keira sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Keira.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Kaira
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Beloved; friend; lord
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Latin
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Keera
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Lord
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Greek
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Kera
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Black
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Irish
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Kerra
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Black
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Irish
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Kira
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Black
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Irish
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What names are similar to Keira?
Find a name that’s like Keira, but just a little bit different.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Ceira
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Kefira
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Hebrew
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Keiba
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Sunrise
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Polynesian
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Keila
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Citadel
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Hebrew
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Meira
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Light
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Hebrew
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Veira
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Faith; truth; true image
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Slavic
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Yeira
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To illuminate
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Hebrew
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Siblings of Keira
Mamas with kids named Keira also have kids with these names.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Britta
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Exalted one; from Brittany or Great Britain
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Scandinavian
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Craig
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Rock, rocky
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Scottish
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Piper
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Pipe player
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English
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