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Kiera is a feminine name used in Irish and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Anglicized form of Ciara." It ranked #1097 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, anglicized form of Ciara. The entry lists its usage as Irish, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kiera ranked #1097 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 | #1097 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Irish) and that sit near Kiera in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kiera mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kiera a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: anglicized form of Ciara.
Is Kiera a popular name?
Kiera ranked #1097 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kiera a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kiera appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kiera — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
