Ciara

Ciara is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 167 girls in the United States.

Ciara at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈki(ə)ɹə/

About the name Ciara

Ciara belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ciara first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #149 in 2005, and in 2024 167 babies received the name — 34,718 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ciara in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#149 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Ciara in 2024
167
Total since 1880
34,718

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ciara mean?

The meaning of Ciara is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ciara a boy or girl name?

Ciara is a girl name. In 2024, 167 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ciara?

Ciara comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Ciara?

Ciara first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #149 in 2005, and 167 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ciara?

Ciara is pronounced /ˈki(ə)ɹə/ (IPA).

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