The baby name Kiarra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kee-AH-rah (IPA: /kiˈɑːrə/).
Kiarra is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Kiarra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kee-AH-rah (IPA: /kiˈɑːrə/).
Kiarra is Latin in Origin.
Kiarra is a modern English given name, chiefly a spelling variant of Kiara. Kiara itself blends two lineages: Italian Chiara, from Latin clarus "clear, bright," and the Anglicized Irish Ciara, from Old Irish ciar "dark, black." The double-r in Kiarra is a contemporary embellishment that preserves the name's sound while distinguishing it on paper.
Usage spread in the late 20th century and rose through the 1990s-2000s in the United States and other Anglophone regions, paced by the popularity of Kiara in pop culture (notably the Lion King franchise). Meanings vary by etymology: either "bright, clear" (Italian route) or "dark-haired, dusky" (Irish route), a duality many parents appreciate. Common pronunciations are kee-AHR-uh and kee-ARR-uh. Related forms include Kiara, Kierra, Keara, Kiera, Keira, Ciara, Chiara, and Kyara; short forms include Kia and Kiki.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #275 | 5 | 2,824 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #359 | 4 | 8,539 |
| France | Girls | 2019 | #409 | 3 | 3,279 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #902 | 15 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
Kiarra is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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