Chiara Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Chiara – Meaning: clear, bright (the Italian form of Clara) – Origin: Italian (from Latin clarus) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: kee-AH-rah

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Chiara is a girl's name with Italian roots, the Italian form of Clara, tracing back to the Latin word clarus and carrying the meaning "clear, bright." It's pronounced kee-AH-rah. The name has a classic feel while also traveling well across languages and borders.

Meaning & Origin of Chiara

Meaning: Clear, bright (the italian form of clara).

Origin: Italian (from Latin clarus).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Chiara

Phonetic: kee-AH-rah   IPA: /kiˈɑːrə/

Popularity of Chiara

Chiara has held fairly steady over the decades: it reached its highest point in 2002 at #1054 with 203 babies given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #1113 with 219 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1951–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Chiara mean?

Clear, bright (the italian form of clara). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chiara)

How do you pronounce Chiara?

Chiara is pronounced kee-AH-rah (IPA: /kiˈɑːrə/).

Is Chiara a popular name right now?

Chiara is near its all-time peak (#1054 in 2002), ranked #1113 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1951–2024.)

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