Ciara is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning “Dark-haired, black; little dark one.” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Ci, Cici, Kiki. As of 2026, Ciara ranks #783 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #147 in 2005.
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KEER-ah or see-AR-ah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #783 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Ciara means “Dark-haired, black; little dark one.” It is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Ciara is pronounced KEER-ah or see-AR-ah.
Ciara is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Ciara currently ranks #783 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Ciara include Ci, Cici, Kiki.
Middle names that pair well with Ciara include Ciara Rose, Ciara Grace, Ciara Marie, Ciara Elizabeth.
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