Keiara
A feminine name derived from Keira, possibly of Celtic or Old Norse origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1,511 living Americans carry the first name Keiara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keiara today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keiara births was 1999 (82 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keiara. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 226,839 Americans
Peak year
1999
82 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,312
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Keiara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keiara from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 606 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keiara by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keiara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Keiaras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, Georgia recorded the most babies named Keiara, while Ohio, Indiana, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keiara
The name Keiara is a relatively modern invention, with no known ancient roots or direct translations from other languages. It appears to be an original name created in the late 20th century, likely inspired by a combination of existing names and sounds.
One theory suggests that Keiara may have been derived from the Welsh name Keira, which means "black" or "dark-featured." However, the addition of the "a" at the end gives it a unique twist, setting it apart from the traditional Welsh spelling.
Alternatively, Keiara could be a creative blend of the names Keira and Kiara, both of which have gained popularity in recent decades. Kiara is a Sanskrit name meaning "ray of light" or "spiritual wisdom," while Keira is a variant of the Irish name Ciara, meaning "dark-haired."
The earliest recorded use of the name Keiara is difficult to pinpoint precisely, as it is a relatively new creation. However, some notable individuals who have borne this name include:
1. Keiara Wade, an American singer-songwriter born in 1995, known for her soulful R&B style.
2. Keiara Carr, a Canadian track and field athlete specializing in sprinting, born in 1993.
3. Keiara Strickland, an American basketball player who played for the University of South Carolina from 2014 to 2018.
4. Keiara Downey, an American actress and model, born in 1990, known for her roles in independent films.
5. Keiara Williams, an American artist and illustrator, born in 1988, known for her vivid and whimsical artwork.
While the name Keiara may lack a deep historical connection, its unique sound and modern flair have contributed to its growing popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States and Canada. As a relatively new name, its future trajectory and any potential cultural or historical significance remain to be seen.
People
Keiara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keiara as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keiara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keiara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,511 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keiara going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 226,839 US residents.
Is Keiara a common name?
We classify Keiara as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,548 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keiara most popular?
The single biggest year for Keiara was 1999, when 82 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keiara is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Keiara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keiara in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.