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Keirra

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Pronounced KEER-uh /ˈkɪr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Keirra is a variant spelling of Keira or Kira, feminine of the Irish Ciaran, from Ciar, 'dark' — so 'dark-haired' or 'little dark one.' It reads as a modern respelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern respelling: Keirra is a form of Keira, 'dark-haired' (said 'KEER-uh'). Sleek, familiar, and rare.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningKeirra is a variant spelling of Keira or Kira, feminine of the Irish Ciaran, from Ciar, 'dark' — so 'dark-haired' or 'little dark one.' It reads as a modern respelling.

U.S. rank (2024)#12752 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,471

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

Keirra is a variant spelling of Keira or Kira, feminine of the Irish Ciaran (from Ciar, 'dark'), so 'dark-haired' or 'little dark one.' It reads as a modern respelling, rare in the U.S. in this form (said 'KEER-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, sleek, and Irish-rooted.

Did you know? Keirra doubles the r in Keira, an Irish name from Ciar ('dark') meaning 'dark-haired' — a sleek modern respelling (said 'KEER-uh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Keirra — variant of Keira/Kira, 'dark-haired'

Variations

KeiraKiraKiera

Nicknames

KeiRea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keirra mean?

Keirra is a variant of Keira or Kira, from Irish roots meaning 'dark-haired' or 'little dark one.'

How do you pronounce Keirra?

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

Is Keirra a boy or girl name?

Keirra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Keirra?

Keirra is a rare name for girls in the U.S. in this spelling.