Girl
Keira
KEER-uh
Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Stable
✦ Meaning
“Irish derivative of Ciara, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'dark.' Popular in Celtic regions, it emerged from ancient Gaelic roots and gained modern prominence through Irish diaspora.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #609 in the United States.
Origin
CelticGaelicIrish
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Kee
Style
ElegantClassicStrongTimeless
Famous Bearers
- Keira Knightley
- Keira O'Brien (Grey's Anatomy)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works well across English-speaking and Celtic cultures
People Also Ask
Irish derivative of Ciara, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'dark.' Popular in Celtic regions, it emerged from ancient Gaelic roots and gained modern prominence through Irish diaspora.
Keira is currently ranked #609 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Keira include Kee.
Names that pair beautifully with Keira include Liam, Declan, Fiona, Cormac.