Xiara

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Pronounced see-AR-ah /siˈɑr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ciara — from the Irish, 'dark; dark-haired' (a feminine of Ciar); also a modern Latina coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dark; dark-haired: Xiara spells Ciara — 'dark; dark-haired'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'see-AR-ah').

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Origin LowIrish, American

MeaningA spelling of Ciara — from the Irish, 'dark; dark-haired' (a feminine of Ciar); also a modern Latina coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6888 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 327

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

Xiara is a spelling of Ciara — from the Irish, 'dark; dark-haired' (a feminine of Ciar) — the X- styling rendering the sound in a Latina way; also read as a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'see-AR-ah'; nickname Xia).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this spelling, dark-and-dark-haired at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ciara means 'dark; dark-haired' in Irish (a feminine of Ciar) — Xiara is a Latina spelling rendering the C/Ci sound with X, also read as a modern coinage — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'see-AR-ah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Ciara — routes layered

Variations

CiaraXiomaraXiarah

Nicknames

Xia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xiara mean?

Xiara spells Ciara — Irish 'dark; dark-haired'; also a modern coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Xiara?

It's said see-AR-ah /siˈɑr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Xiara a boy or girl name?

Xiara is a girl's name.

How popular is Xiara?

Xiara is a rare name in the U.S.