The baby name Kishara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KIH-shah-rah (/kɪˈʃɑːrə/).
The baby name Kishara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KIH-shah-rah (/kɪˈʃɑːrə/).
Kishara is in Origin.
Kishara is a modern feminine given name with layered, cross-cultural echoes. Many hear it as an elaboration blending Ki- with Shara (a short form of Sarah/Sharon), giving it a familiar Semitic warmth, while others connect it to the Sanskrit root kishor/kishora meaning “youthful, fresh,” by analogy with Kishori. Some note a resemblance to Kishar, the primordial “whole earth” in Mesopotamian myth; adding -a yields a graceful, contemporary form.
Usage is rare but attested from the late 20th century in English-speaking settings, often chosen for its fluid sound and distinctive yet accessible feel. Variants and spellings include Keishara, Keshara, Kisharra, Kishora, and Kashara; related names are Kishori (fem.), Kishore/Kishor (masc.), Shara, and Kisha. Common short forms are Kiki and Shara. Meanings proposed for Kishara span “youthful; fresh” to “earth/firm foundation,” depending on the preferred etymology.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2002 | #884 | 6 | 9,522 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Kishara is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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