Home βΊ Baby Names Directory βΊ Keirah
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How to Pronounce Keirah
Pronounced KEER-ah
π Hear it /ΛkΙͺr.Ι/ High β§ copy
Meaning: An anglicized spelling of the Irish Ciara/Kiera, from ciar, 'dark; black-haired.' A soft, established Irish name. Low β§ copy
In 30 seconds: A classic Irish name: Keirah means 'dark-haired,' a form of Kiera and Ciara (said 'KEER-ah'). Warm and established.
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Meaning An anglicized spelling of the Irish Ciara/Kiera, from ciar, 'dark; black-haired.' A soft, established Irish name.
U.S. rank (2023) #12799 β Rising
2023 U.S. births 7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 2008
Total births (all-time) β 414
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2008 1994 2023 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Keirah traces to the Irish ciar, 'dark; black-haired,' shared with Kiera and Ciara. It reads warm and classic, rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'KEER-ah').
It appears only rarely in this spelling, next to the more common Kiera and Ciara. Rare, warm, and Irish-rooted.
Did you know? Keirah spells the Irish Kiera/Ciara, rooted in ciar, 'dark; black-haired' β a soft, well-established Irish name in a current spelling (said 'KEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References β Keirah β Irish ciar, 'dark-haired'; Kiera/Ciara variant
Variations Kiera Ciara Keira
Nicknames Kiki Kera
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Keirahβ¦ Kiera β the standard spelling Ciara β a spelling cousin Keira β a like near-twin spelling Sierra β a like flowing modern cousin Frequently Asked What does the name Keirah mean? Keirah is Irish for 'dark-haired,' a spelling of Kiera/Ciara from ciar.
How do you pronounce Keirah? It's said KEER-ah /ΛkΙͺr.Ι/ β two syllables, stress as marked.
Is Keirah a boy or girl name? Keirah is a girl's name.
How popular is Keirah? Keirah is a rare name in the U.S. in this spelling.
