Kera

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEER-uh /ˈkɪər.ə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Kira/Keira, read as the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired') or as a form of Kira (from Cyrus, 'lord; light'). Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, simple name: Kera reads as Kira/Keira — 'dark-haired' or 'light' (said 'KEER-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowIrish, Russian

MeaningA variant spelling of Kira/Keira, read as the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired') or as a form of Kira (from Cyrus, 'lord; light'). Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2025)#11430 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1982

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,457

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

Kera reads as a spelling of Keira/Kira, drawing on the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired') and on Kira (linked to Cyrus, 'lord; light'). The exact route is uncertain, which we note. Simple and soft (said 'KEER-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, clean, and gentle.

Did you know? Kera is a trim spelling of Keira/Kira — the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired') and the Kira line ('lord; light') both feed it — so its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KEER-uh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kera — Kira/Keira spelling; Ciara link; routes uncertain

Variations

KiraKeiraCiara

Nicknames

KeeRee

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Keira— the Keira it re-spells

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kera mean?

Kera reads as Kira/Keira — the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired') or Kira ('lord; light'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kera?

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

Is Kera a boy or girl name?

Kera is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kera?

Kera is a rare name in the U.S.