Keira

Keira is a Irish girl's name. An Irish name meaning "dark-haired". Its distinctive sound has a Celtic charm with contemporary appeal.

How popular is Keira in the United States?

In 2024, 492 girls in the United States were named Keira, making it the 609th most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 227th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 3,022 births.

Records for Keira go back to 1962, and 33,369 babies have been given the name since.

What Keira means and where it comes from

An Irish name meaning "dark-haired". Its distinctive sound has a Celtic charm with contemporary appeal. Irish feminine form of Kieran meaning "little dark one." Has a melodic quality with Celtic roots.

Keira is of Irish origin, described as modern in style.

Is Keira a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 492 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Keira

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Keira mean?

An Irish name meaning "dark-haired". Its distinctive sound has a Celtic charm with contemporary appeal.

Where does the name Keira come from?

Keira is of Irish origin, and is usually described as modern in style.

How popular is Keira in the United States?

In 2024, 492 girls in the United States were named Keira, making it the 609th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Keira a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 492 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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