Keera

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEER-uh /ˈkɪər.ə/High

Meaning: Keera is a phonetic spelling of Kira/Keira, the feminine of the Irish Ciaran, from ciar, 'dark, black' — hence 'dark-haired'. The double-e spelling makes the sound plain to English readers.Low

In 30 seconds: Keera spells out Kira/Keira — an Irish name meaning 'dark-haired' (said 'KEER-uh').

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Origin MediumIrish, Gaelic

MeaningKeera is a phonetic spelling of Kira/Keira, the feminine of the Irish Ciaran, from ciar, 'dark, black' — hence 'dark-haired'. The double-e spelling makes the sound plain to English readers.

U.S. rank (2023)#16375 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 793

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

Keera is a straightforward respelling of Kira or Keira, the feminine of Irish Ciaran, from ciar, 'dark'. The spelling spares English readers any doubt about how it sounds.

It stayed uncommon in the United States, peaking in the mid-two-thousands as the Keira spelling gained fame. It rides the same wave of soft, Irish-flavored girls' names popular in that decade.

Did you know? Keera is the sound of Keira written the simplest way, carrying the Irish sense of 'dark' or 'dark-haired'.

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Keera — respelling of Kira/Keira; Irish ciar 'dark'

Variations

KiraKeiraKiera

Nicknames

KeeKiki

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Keira— a sister spelling made famous in the two-thousands

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keera mean?

Keera is a form of Kira or Keira, from an Irish root meaning 'dark-haired'.

How do you pronounce Keera?

It's said KEER-uh /ˈkɪər.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keera a boy or girl name?

Keera is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Keera?

Keera is uncommon in the U.S., seen most in the mid-two-thousands.