Girl
Kiera
dark-haired
About Kiera
The name Kiera possesses a spirited energy that captures attention immediately. With its Irish heritage showing through its structure, this name has gained considerable popularity across English-speaking countries. Kiera suggests someone adventurous and independent, a girl who grows into a woman unafraid to forge her own path. The name's pronunciation is straightforward yet elegant, avoiding common spelling confusion while maintaining sophistication. It works beautifully across all ages, from a playful toddler to a successful professional. Kiera has a certain spark to it, an inherent vivacity that seems to promise an interesting life ahead. Parents drawn to this name often appreciate its blend of strength and femininity, its ability to sound both contemporary and classic simultaneously. The name suits various personality types while still feeling cohesive and complete. It's equally at home on a playground, in a classroom, or on a business card, demonstrating remarkable versatility throughout life's different stages.
Popularity of the Name Kiera
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #943 | #317 | |||
| 1989 | #511 | #341 | |||
| 1990 | #565 | #309 | |||
| 1991 | #482 | #355 | #750 | ||
| 1992 | #461 | #374 | #680 | ||
| 1993 | #491 | #261 | #484 | ||
| 1994 | #458 | #390 | #548 | ||
| 1995 | #470 | #269 | #469 | ||
| 1996 | #496 | #346 | #573 | ||
| 1997 | #436 | #175 | #298 | #332 | |
| 1998 | #443 | #146 | #285 | #336 | |
| 1999 | #416 | #141 | #311 | #296 | |
| 2000 | #444 | #125 | #606 | #290 | |
| 2001 | #463 | #125 | #560 | #264 | |
| 2002 | #482 | #123 | #343 | #314 | |
| 2003 | #443 | #122 | #382 | #265 | |
| 2004 | #379 | #88 | #286 | #237 | #181 |
| 2005 | #337 | #90 | #239 | #164 | #149 |
| 2006 | #301 | #99 | #254 | #255 | #134 |
| 2007 | #293 | #118 | #297 | #291 | #168 |
| 2008 | #314 | #140 | #269 | #266 | #191 |
| 2009 | #342 | #153 | #399 | #257 | #245 |
| 2010 | #415 | #186 | #305 | #236 | |
| 2011 | #483 | #215 | #255 | #454 | #300 |
| 2012 | #592 | #283 | #367 | #344 | |
| 2013 | #615 | #293 | #396 | #365 | #422 |
| 2014 | #588 | #370 | #414 | #431 | |
| 2015 | #642 | #347 | #446 | #348 | |
| 2016 | #723 | #350 | #289 | #555 | #412 |
| 2017 | #765 | #428 | #419 | #552 | #560 |
| 2018 | #847 | #528 | #378 | #659 | #494 |
| 2019 | #889 | #623 | #945 | #553 | |
| 2020 | #996 | #588 | #639 | #615 | |
| 2021 | #969 | #665 | #947 | #657 | |
| 2024 | #984 | #766 | #840 | ||
| 2022 | #666 | #671 | #826 | ||
| 2023 | #714 | #737 | |||
| 2025 | #981 | #969 | #771 | ||
| 1973 | #555 | ||||
| 1974 | #459 | ||||
| 1975 | #363 | ||||
| 1979 | #361 | ||||
| 1980 | #461 | ||||
| 1981 | #296 | ||||
| 1982 | #327 | ||||
| 1983 | #423 | ||||
| 1984 | #290 | ||||
| 1985 | #246 | ||||
| 1986 | #257 | ||||
| 1987 | #279 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kiera
Names Similar to Kiera
Nicknames for Kiera
- Ki
- Kiki
- Kier
- Kia
- Keri
Famous People Named Kiera
| Kiera Knightley | English actress |
| Kiera Cass | American author |
| Kiera Van Gelder | American mental health advocate and author |
| Kiera Winters | American pornographic actress |
| Kiera Weathers | English singer-songwriter |
| Kiera Allen | American actress |
| Kiera Stevenson | Scottish actress |
| Kiera Hogan | American soccer player |
| Kiera Chaplin | American artist and actress |
| Kiera Gormley | Irish singer |
| Kiera Duffy | American opera singer |
| Kiera Mickiewicz | Australian basketball player |
| Kiera Brinkley | American actress |
| Kiera Fischl | Australian actress |
| Kiera Dignam | Irish musician |
| Kiera Ainetdinova | Kazakhstani handball player |
| Kiera Bloom | American fashion designer |
| Kiera Rigby | English footballer |
Characters Named Kiera
| Kiera Cameron | Character from the TV series "Continuum" |
| Kiera Deshayes | Character from the "Shadow Falls" series by C.C. Hunter |
| Kiera Vale | Main character in the video game "Cognition - An Erica Reed Thriller" |
| Kiera Jaston | Character from the book "The Clearing" by Heather Davis |
| Kiera Allen | Character in the movie "Run" |
| Kiera Hudson | Character from the book "The Pile" by T. Patrick Phelps |
| Kiera Templeton | Character from the book "The Missing Ones" by Patricia Gibney |
| Kiera Swanson | Character from the book "Beneath a Scarlet Sky" by Mark Sullivan |
| Kiera West | Character from the book "Kiss the Sky" by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie |