Caira

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Pronounced KY-rah /ˈkaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kaira/Kiara — variously 'dark' (Irish Ciara) and 'bright, clear' (Italian Chiara); also echoes Cairo ('the victorious'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dark; bright: Caira spells Kiara/Kaira — 'dark' or 'bright'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'KY-rah').

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Origin LowIrish, Italian

MeaningA spelling of Kaira/Kiara — variously 'dark' (Irish Ciara) and 'bright, clear' (Italian Chiara); also echoes Cairo ('the victorious'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10248 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 891

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caira is a spelling of Kaira/Kiara — variously the Irish Ciara, 'dark, dark-haired', and the Italian Chiara, 'bright, clear' — and it also echoes Cairo, 'the victorious' (Arabic al-Qahira; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'KY-rah'; nickname Cai).

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare in this spelling, dark-or-bright at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kiara/Kaira variously means 'dark' (Irish Ciara) and 'bright, clear' (Italian Chiara) — Caira is a spelling, lyrical and modern (it also echoes Cairo, 'the victorious'; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KY-rah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Kiara/Kaira — routes layered

Variations

KairaKiaraCayra

Nicknames

Cai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caira mean?

Caira spells Kaira/Kiara — 'dark' (Irish) or 'bright' (Italian); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Caira?

It's said KY-rah /ˈkaɪ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caira a boy or girl name?

Caira is a girl's name.

How popular is Caira?

Caira is a rare name in the U.S.