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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Clear, bright (the Italian form of Clara)
- Origin
- Italian (from Latin clarus)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kee-AH-rah
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
kee-AH-rahIPA /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.
Names Like Chiara
These names share Chiara’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Chiara mean?
Clear, bright (the Italian form of Clara). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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