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The baby name Chiara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian IPA: /ˈkjaːra/; common English respellings: "KYAH-rah" or "kee-AH-rah".

Chiara is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: Italian IPA: /ˈkjaːra/; common English respellings: "KYAH-rah" or "kee-AH-rah"

What is the meaning of the name Chiara ?

The baby name Chiara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian IPA: /ˈkjaːra/; common English respellings: "KYAH-rah" or "kee-AH-rah".

Chiara is Italian in Origin.

Chiara (kee-AH-rah) is the Italian form of Clara, ultimately from Latin clarus, meaning “clear, bright, illustrious.” Its prominence stems from Santa Chiara d’Assisi (Saint Clare, 1194–1253), the disciple of St. Francis who founded the Poor Clares; her widespread veneration anchored the name across the Italian peninsula and other Catholic regions throughout the Middle Ages.

In contemporary Italy, Chiara enjoys steady popularity, climbing strongly in the late 20th century and often ranking among the nation’s favorite names in the 2000s. Cognates and related forms include Clara (Latin/Spanish/Portuguese), Claire and Clare (French/English), Klara (German, Slavic, Scandinavian), and Clarissa (a literary elaboration). Italian affectionate diminutives such as Chiaretta and Chiarina appear in informal use. Kiara is a modern international spelling influenced by English orthography, while the Irish Ciara is etymologically unrelated (“dark, black-haired”). The name conveys clarity, radiance, and fame.

Chiara has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Chiara

Chiara Mastroianni Actor|musician · Born 1972 · France Chiara Mastroianni is a French actor and musician known for her roles in films like 'Persepolis' and 'The Beloved'. She is the daughter of famous actors Catherine Deneuve and Marcello Mastroianni, which has influenced her career in the arts. Chiara Aurelia Actor · Born 2002 · United States Chiara Aurelia is an American actress best known for her role as Jeanette Turner in the TV series 'Cruel Summer'. She has also appeared in films like 'Gerald's Game' and 'Fear Street Part Two: 1978'. Chiara Caselli Actor · Born 1967 · Italy Chiara Caselli is an Italian actress best known for her film work, including Where are You?. Born on 22 December 1967, she won the 1994 Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress for her role in Where are You?.

Celebrity babies named Chiara

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Chiara Mastroianni Catherine Deneuve singer ★★★★★

Chiara – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
IT 0 #10 14,280 4,183
IT Girls 0 #11 157,088 9,415
IT Girls 2024 #16 1,596 47
Switzerland Girls 2024 #21 179 1,786
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MT 0 #37 7 1,767
Austria Girls 2011 #51 122 60
LU 0 #53 14 2,830
CM 0 #54 3 2,592
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
LU Girls 0 #105 86 4,850
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
MT Girls 0 #123 29 3,773
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #135 4 3,797
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
Belgium Girls 2024 #156 30 424
France Girls 2021 #168 306 3,185
Austria Girls 0 #171 423 1,885
SI Girls 0 #174 4 2,769
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
AR 0 #175 12 2,915
HR 0 #176 6 2,081
UY 0 #176 7 2,477
Austria 0 #177 37 850
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
AL Girls 0 #209 14 4,141
HR Girls 0 #210 81 3,687
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
HU Girls 0 #221 5 3,308
Canada Girls 2024 #223 63 2,795
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
JP Girls 0 #235 11 6,592
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
Germany Girls 0 #271 1,123 4,949
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
PE 0 #282 29 6,350
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
DK Girls 0 #300 17 7,429
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Girls 0 #323 19 5,378
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
CN Girls 0 #336 14 8,829
Germany 0 #339 101 2,542
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
PL Girls 0 #344 11 5,096
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
NL 0 #359 33 2,481
PH Girls 0 #377 14 13,098
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
UY Girls 0 #401 112 6,731
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
Spain 0 #416 37 2,326
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
PT Girls 0 #433 19 7,952
ZA 0 #436 12 14,421
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
AR Girls 0 #449 157 8,289
PA Girls 0 #462 20 9,861
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
IR Girls 0 #512 19 8,334
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
CM Girls 0 #524 17 11,671
AE Girls 0 #535 19 20,968
NL Girls 0 #535 488 5,933
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CR Girls 0 #565 9 11,342
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #565 22 18,916
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
HK Girls 0 #599 17 16,104
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Girls 0 #638 8 11,648
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
Finland Girls 2026 #665 74 3,895
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
United States Girls 2024 #699 219 8,487
Spain Girls 0 #749 238 5,561
PE Girls 0 #774 171 14,861
NG Girls 0 #777 10 15,093
CL Girls 0 #801 51 14,098
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #813 17 13,765
IT Boys 0 #841 695 10,046
BR Girls 0 #881 61 12,708
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
SA Girls 0 #926 10 25,931
EG Girls 0 #942 18 14,742
MY Girls 0 #984 11 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
CO Girls 0 #1,053 26 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,070 72 25,928
MA 0 #1,113 16 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,156 28 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Chiara is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Belgium
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Chiara

Chiara is predominantly a girl's name.
Chiara is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Italian IPA: /ˈkjaːra/; common English respellings: "KYAH-rah" or "kee-AH-rah".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kiara, Chiarina and Chiaretta.
Yes, very popular — Chiara ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Chiara ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Chiara's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Chiara are in our database, including Chiara Mastroianni (Actor|musician), Chiara Aurelia (Actor), Chiara Caselli (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Chiara for their child, including Catherine Deneuve.