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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dark-haired one
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- see-AR-ah
Ciara is an Irish girl's name, pronounced see-AR-ah, and it means "dark-haired one." It reads as classic and worldly while still feeling modern, a good fit if you want a name with a clear meaning that isn't tied to a single era.
Meaning & Origin of Ciara
Meaning: Dark-haired one.
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ciara
see-AR-ahIPA /siˈɑːrə/
Popularity of Ciara
Ciara peaked in the U.S. at #149 in 2005, when 2,325 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1361 with 167 babies, so it's now a rarely heard name.
Names Like Ciara
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FAQ
What does the name Ciara mean?
Dark-haired one. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ciara?
Ciara is pronounced see-AR-ah (IPA: /siˈɑːrə/).
Is Ciara a popular name right now?
Ciara peaked at #149 in 2005 and is ranked #1361 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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