Keira name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Irish, Arabic and Celtic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: KEER-a
Meaning: The Black, Good, Excellent, Dark Haired, Dusky, Greek and Noble Lady
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What does Keira mean?

Widely Accepted unisex name Keira means "The Black, Good, Excellent, Dark Haired, Dusky, Greek or Noble Lady" and is specifically used in English has origin in Arabic, Celtic and Old Irish. Keira is variant of outstanding Ciara.

Ciara is variant form of predominant Sierra. Ciara's meaning is The Word Ciar Which is of the Meaning Black, The Black and Dark-Haired has origin in Spanish, Celtic and Old Irish.

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How do I pronounce Keira?

One syllabled Keira is pronounced as KEER-a. There should be emphasis on first KEER syllable while speaking. The name can also be pronounced as keer-ah or ke(i)-ra.

Variants of Keira

Keirah, Ciara, Sierra, Ceaira, Siara, Keiralee, Ceara, Sierramarie, Syara

How popular is the name Keira?

Keira was a popular name in United States. Over 29517 babies have been named Keira since 1962. When at its peak in 2006, 3022 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 109th position.

However after 58 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 500 baby names 15 times Also, Keira was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 13539 babies have been named Keira since 1996. At the peak of its usage in 2006, 1622 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 33rd position. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 4 times

In New South Wales, Keira was once a common name since emerging in 2006 it has been given to over 501 babies.

When at its peak in 2006,. After 4 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Keira is a familiar baby name in Queensland during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 56 on girl names chart when 80 babies were given the name Keira. Over 315 babies in Queensland have been named Keira.

Also, during its short run of just 2 years in Victoria, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 69 on girl names chart when 76 babies were given the name Keira.

Over 134 babies in Victoria have been named Keira.

Keira is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1976 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 2006, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 117 on girl names chart when 49 babies were named Keira. Over 513 people have been named Keira in Ireland. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1957 and was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 1967, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 764 on girl names chart when 42 babies were named Keira. There are over 592 babies that have been given the name Keira in France.

Keira is an uncommon baby name in Belgium where it is still in use. Keira is a rare baby name in Victoria and may not be used now. There are over 134 babies that have been given the name Keira in Victoria.

Keira is a common name in England while somewhat familiar name in Puerto Rico, Australia, Canada, Scotland, Panama, Algeria and Venezuela. As per our research, over 40000 babies have been bestowed Keira around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300571519
202200535575
202100471660
202000464663
201900356887
201800362866
201700331989
2016003121038
2015002451312
2014002271469
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Keira in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0011829
Sweden444518
Norway44923
Denmark0090

Numerological aspects of Keira

Handling the problems and life situations of others keeps you distracted from your own. Your intellectual mind is always generating new creative ideas. You take calculated risks and take your ideas and the ideas of others seriously. The letter A as your capstone reveals how you look at life and people in general. You don't want to live an ordinary life and be remembered as some other folk who lived and died for nothing.

Looking for names similar to Keira? Please go through the following names

  •  Jocely - Origin of Anomalous Jocely is in Celtic and Old French bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of Jocely is "Son of God, Joyful and Tribal Name of the Gauts Name". Jocely is abridged form of Jocelyn.
  •  Konan - Atypical Konans origin is Hawaiian, Welsh and Celtic, meaning of Konan is "High" is a boy name
  •  Ninenn - The Ninenn means "Happy or White" is originated from Celtic
  •  Bard - Bard's meaning is Poet or One who Sings Ballads has its origin in Celtic and is used in English and Danish is a boy name
  •  Brienna - Unexpected Brienna is used primarily in English is originated from Celtic aimed at girls, Brienna means "She Ascends or Strong"

Famous people named Keira

  • Keira Knightley, English actress

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
  7. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
  8. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names
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