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Keria

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How to Pronounce Keria

Pronounced KEER-ee-uh /ˈkɪr.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: Keria is a spelling variant of Kiera or Keara, feminine offshoots of the Irish Ciaran, from 'ciar', 'dark, black', hence 'dark-haired' or 'dark one'. The e-first spelling gives it a slightly softer look while keeping that Irish 'dark' sense; some parents may also have read it as a blend with Kira.Low

In 30 seconds: Keria is a variant of Kiera or Keara, tied to the Irish Ciaran meaning 'dark-haired'. It was a soft, rare pick from the mid-seventies (said 'KEER-ee-uh').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningKeria is a spelling variant of Kiera or Keara, feminine offshoots of the Irish Ciaran, from 'ciar', 'dark, black', hence 'dark-haired' or 'dark one'. The e-first spelling gives it a slightly softer look while keeping that Irish 'dark' sense; some parents may also have read it as a blend with Kira.
U.S. rank (2018)#13153 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 467
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119752018

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

Keria restyles Kiera and Keara, feminine forms of the Irish Ciaran from 'ciar', 'dark'. The spelling nudges it toward the sound of Kira.

It appears from about 1975 and peaks faintly near 1991, with a thin tail lasting into the twenty-tens. It stayed rare, a minor variant beside the commoner Kiera and Ciara.

Did you know? Behind Keria stands the Irish 'ciar', 'dark' - the same root that gives Kiera and Ciara their 'dark-haired' meaning, a quiet Celtic thread inside a modern-looking name.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Keria / Kiera — Variant of Kiera/Keara; Irish Ciaran 'dark'

Variations

KieraKearaKerriaKeirra

Nicknames

KeriRia

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Kiera— the mainstream form Keria varies
Keara— a same-root Irish feminine name
Kira— a look-alike name Keria blends toward
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keria mean?

Keria is a variant of Kiera or Keara, linked to the Irish Ciaran meaning 'dark-haired'.

How do you pronounce Keria?

It's said KEER-ee-uh /ˈkɪr.i.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keria a boy or girl name?

Keria has been used as a girl's name.

How popular is Keria?

Keria has always been rare, a minor variant of Kiera seen from the mid-seventies.

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