Keiarah
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly meaning "beautiful."
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Keiarah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keiarah today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keiarah births was 1999 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keiarah. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Keiarah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
1999
10 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2014 SSA rank
#15,615
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Keiarah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keiarah from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 66 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
Keiarah 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 Keiarah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keiarah
The name Keiarah is believed to have its roots in the Hawaiian language, with its origins dating back to the ancient Polynesian culture of the Hawaiian Islands. The name is thought to be derived from the Hawaiian words "kei," meaning "the" or "there," and "ara," which can translate to "path" or "way." Thus, Keiarah could be interpreted as "the path" or "the way."
In Hawaiian mythology and folklore, names often held deep symbolic meanings and were carefully chosen to reflect the desired characteristics or aspirations for a child. The name Keiarah may have been bestowed upon individuals as a recognition of their potential to find their unique path in life or to serve as a guiding light for others.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name's earliest usage, some scholars suggest that variations of the name may have appeared in ancient Hawaiian chants and oral traditions, which were an integral part of the island's rich cultural heritage.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Keiarah was a Hawaiian princess who lived in the late 18th century. Princess Keiarah was known for her beauty, grace, and wisdom, and her name became synonymous with these qualities among the Hawaiian people.
Another notable figure in history with the name Keiarah was a Hawaiian warrior and chieftain who lived in the early 19th century. Keiarah was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess in battle, and his name became a symbol of strength and leadership among his people.
In the late 19th century, a Hawaiian poetess named Keiarah gained recognition for her powerful and evocative works, which celebrated the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands and the resilience of its people. Her poetry became a source of inspiration for generations of Hawaiian writers and artists.
During the early 20th century, a Hawaiian singer and dancer named Keiarah achieved widespread acclaim for her performances, which showcased the rich cultural traditions of the Hawaiian Islands. Her name became synonymous with the captivating beauty and grace of Hawaiian dance and music.
In more recent times, a Hawaiian environmentalist and activist named Keiarah has been at the forefront of efforts to preserve the island's natural resources and protect its fragile ecosystems. Her name has become a rallying cry for those who seek to honor the sacred bond between the Hawaiian people and their land.
People
Keiarah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keiarah 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
Keiarah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keiarah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keiarah 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 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Keiarah a common name?
We classify Keiarah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keiarah most popular?
The single biggest year for Keiarah was 1999, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keiarah is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Keiarah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keiarah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keiarah 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.
Is Keiarah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keiarah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Keiarah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Keiarah?
Want to know how many people have the name Keiarah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.