Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Kiara

Kiara is a variant of the Irish female name Ciara (masculine equivalent Ciarán) from the Irish Gaelic word “ciar” meaning ‘black, dark’. This name dates back many centuries and would have been bestowed upon children with dark features. Saint Ciar was an Irish nun who lived in the 7th century noted for the establishment of a monastery at Kilkeary. Ciara is the traditional Irish spelling but other forms of the name are also used including Ciarra, Keira, Kiera, Kira, Keera and Kiara. Oddly enough, Kiara is a popular name today in a diversity of countries: Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Chile and Australia.

All About the Baby Name – Kiara

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME KIARA

The Master Number Twenty-Two combines the traits of Twos and Fours into a powerful force. The references to The Master Builder and "large undertakings" serve to underscore the massive potential of this personality. They are extremely capable and therefore almost always successful. Twenty-Twos are courageous leaders, innovative thinkers, extremely wise and highly organized. As such, they are able to manifest something of major importance that will have a lasting impact on this world. Master Numbers carry with them a great sense of responsibility, so it can be a burden. However, Twenty-Twos are executors and action-takers. Further, this personality exhibits traits of the Twos, which brings sensitivity, spirituality and harmony, so their endeavors are likely to benefit mankind in some capacity.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME KIARA

Kiara first appeared on the American female naming charts in 1988. Apparently, the usage of this name was influenced by a R&B singing duo called Kiara. Then the name got another big push up the charts in 1998 with the Disney release of “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride” featuring the mischievous daughter lioness to Simba and Nala. Kiara briefly made the Top 100 list of most favored girl names in 1999 thanks in large part to this animated film. Since the year 2000, however, Kiara has been on the downswing. Today the name is used with mild moderation. It’s a pretty name and a name to consider for parents who like Irish names. Keira is currently the most popular version of Ciara, but Kiara is still holding her own.

Quick Facts

ON KIARA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

309

PRONUNCIATION:

kee-AHR-ah

SIMPLE MEANING:

Little dark one

Characteristics

OF KIARA

The Master Builder

Leader

Large Undertakings

Confidence

Discipline

Organization

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Kiara

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME KIARA

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Kiara

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME KIARA

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Kiara


Popular Songs

ON KIARA

Kiara
a song by Bonobo

Famous People

NAMED KIARA

Kiara Brinkman (writer)
Kiara "Kiki" Bosio (soccer player)
Kiara (Venezuelan entertainer)
Kiara Nowlin (gymnast)
Kiara Brinkman (writer)
Kiara "Kiki" Bosio (soccer player)
Kiara (Venezuelan entertainer)
Kiara Nowlin (gymnast)
Kiara Brinkman (writer)
Kiara "Kiki" Bosio (soccer player)
Kiara (Venezuelan entertainer)
Kiara Nowlin (gymnast)

Children of Famous People

NAMED KIARA

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Kiara

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME KIARA

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Kiara