Cieara

“The female version of Ciarán, meaning 'dark' or 'black'.” — Associated with strength and resilience due to its historical root

Ireland origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1728US 2023

472Births / yr

→Stable

528All-time births

📅 Since 198200

What does Cieara mean and where does it come from?

Cieara is a modern variant of the traditionally Irish name Ciarra. The name has been popularized in recent years, especially in the United States, as part of a trend for unique spellings of common names. Cieara may be associated with strength and resilience due to its historical roots. Well-known fi

Cultural significance

Cieara has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Ireland-speaking communities, where it reflects values of the female version of ciarán, meaning 'dark' or 'black'..

Peak popularity

Reached #2894 in 1986 — currently #1728 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Cieara?

Cieara works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Cieara Grace

How popular is Cieara right now?

Holding steady — currently #1728 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1985–2023#1728 · Top 1.3%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1728	472	▲ up 5 · +4% births
2022	#1733	452	▲ up 5 · +7% births
2021	#1738	422	▲ up 3976 · +1818% births
2005	#5714	22	▼ down 612 · -4% births
2000	#5102	23	▲ up 291 · +28% births
1995	#5393	18	▼ down 2177 · -49% births
1990	#3216	35	▲ up 109 · +30% births
1985	#3325	27	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Cieara

Best Year2023Rank #1728

Peak Count472

Average Rank#3494

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1985 - 20238 years

The story of Cieara

Cieara is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1982. With 528 total births recorded, Cieara remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #3325 in 1985 to #1728 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Cieara in 1986:

Jessica Ashley Amanda Jennifer Sarah

Cieara by decade

Cieara peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	166
1990s ★	246
2000s	116

💎Cieara has only 528 total recorded births since 1982 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Cieara?

Common

CieCiearCiearieCiearyAra

What names sound and feel like Cieara?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Cieara also consider these

Ciara

Ireland · Dark, black, or

Ciearra

English · sister, friend

Cimara

American · Invented name

Cierra

American · sierra, mountain range

Cieana

American · heavenly

Sieara

American · A variant of

Kieara

English · Little, dark one

Tieara

American · English

Common questions about the name Cieara

What does the name Cieara mean?

Cieara means "The female version of Ciarán, meaning 'dark' or 'black'." — a name rooted in Ireland tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Cieara?

Cieara is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Cieara?

Cieara originates from Ireland tradition. Ireland names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Cieara a common or rare name?

Cieara is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.

What are good nicknames for Cieara?

Cieara naturally lends itself to affectionate nicknames. Shortened versions based on the first syllable are most popular, and many parents also create unique pet names that feel personal to their family.