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The baby name Keira is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-ra — IPA: /ˈkɪərə/ or /ˈkiːrə/ (occasionally KAY-ra /ˈkeɪrə/).

Keira is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: KEE-ra — IPA: /ˈkɪərə/ or /ˈkiːrə/ (occasionally KAY-ra /ˈkeɪrə/)

What is the meaning of the name Keira ?

The baby name Keira is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-ra — IPA: /ˈkɪərə/ or /ˈkiːrə/ (occasionally KAY-ra /ˈkeɪrə/).

Keira is Irish in Origin.

Keira is the Anglicized Irish given name derived from Ciara (Irish Gaelic), the feminine form built on ciar, meaning “dark, dusky,” often interpreted as “dark-haired.” In Irish tradition Ciara contrasts with fionn (“fair”), and is related to the masculine Ciarán (“little dark one”). Pronounced KEE-rah, Keira preserves the sound of the original while adopting English spelling.

Ciara/Keira appears in early medieval Ireland, notably with Saint Cera (also rendered Ciara), a 7th‑century abbess, anchoring the name’s long-standing use in Gaelic culture. In the wider English-speaking world, Keira surged in the 2000s, boosted by actress Keira Knightley, and now feels contemporary yet rooted. Common variants and cognates include Ciara, Kiera, Kira, Keera, Ceara, Kyra (phonetic cousin from Greek), and the masculine Ciarán/Kieran. Meaning-rich and internationally accessible, Keira balances Irish heritage with modern style.

Keira has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Keira

Keira Knightley Actor · Born 1985 · United Kingdom Keira Knightley is a British actor best known for her roles in films like 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' and 'Pride & Prejudice'. She has captivated audiences with her performances and has been nominated for several awards throughout her career.

Keira – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
New Zealand Girls 2010 #40 78 98
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
MT Girls 0 #148 6 3,773
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2017 #172 3 1,647
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
Canada Girls 2024 #204 82 2,795
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
JM Girls 0 #243 17 7,507
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
TW Girls 0 #263 14 8,139
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
CN Girls 0 #321 29 8,829
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #329 4 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
MU Girls 0 #356 7 8,539
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
PH Girls 0 #377 14 13,098
France Girls 2021 #386 20 3,185
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PA Girls 0 #436 46 9,861
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
United States Girls 2024 #481 492 8,487
RU Girls 0 #482 17 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
AE Girls 0 #542 12 20,968
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
SG Girls 0 #545 42 18,916
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
CR Girls 0 #567 7 11,342
HK Girls 0 #576 40 16,104
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #705 34 3,895
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
CL Girls 0 #833 19 14,098
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
United States Boys 2009 #873 7 7,454
PE Girls 0 #905 39 14,861
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
Spain Girls 0 #947 37 5,561
MY Girls 0 #962 33 24,821
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,026 53 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,091 93 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,101 41 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
DZ 0 #1,153 24 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,381 66 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Keira is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
United States

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People also ask about Keira

Keira is predominantly a girl's name.
Keira is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KEE-ra — IPA: /ˈkɪərə/ or /ˈkiːrə/ (occasionally KAY-ra /ˈkeɪrə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kiera, Keera, Kiara, Kira and Kyra.
Across languages, Keira has these equivalents: Ciara (Irish original), Ciáran (masculine Irish cognate), Kira (similar/sometimes used interchangeably), Kiara (variant/international form).
Yes, very popular — Keira ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Keira ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Keira's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Keira are in our database, including Keira Knightley (Actor).