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Chiara is a feminine name used in Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Italian form of Clara. Saint Chiara (commonly called Clare in English) was a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi." It ranked #1066 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, italian form of Clara. Saint Chiara (commonly called Clare in English) was a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi. The entry lists its usage as Italian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Chiara ranked #1066 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1066 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chiara mean?
Behind the Name does not give Chiara a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: italian form of Clara.
Is Chiara a popular name?
Chiara ranked #1066 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Chiara a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Chiara appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Chiara — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
