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Keirah

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Pronounced KEER-ah /ˈkΙͺr.Ι™/High

Meaning: An anglicized spelling of the Irish Ciara/Kiera, from ciar, 'dark; black-haired.' A soft, established Irish name.Low

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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Origin LowIrish
MeaningAn 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. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 414

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200819942023

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

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

KieraCiaraKeira

Nicknames

KikiKera

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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 /ˈkΙͺr.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.

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