Keirra
A feminine given name of Scottish origin, meaning "little dark one".
Name Census estimates that about 1,438 living Americans carry the first name Keirra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keirra today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keirra births was 2008 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keirra. 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
1.4K
~ 1 in 238,355 Americans
Peak year
2008
81 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,752
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Keirra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keirra 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 553 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
Keirra 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 Keirra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Keirras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Florida recorded the most babies named Keirra, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keirra
The name Keirra is a variant spelling of the name Keira, which has its origins in the Irish language. The name Keira is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "ciar," which means "black" or "dark-featured." This suggests that the name may have originally been used to describe someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
The earliest recorded use of the name Keira dates back to the 16th century in Ireland. It was a relatively uncommon name at the time, but gradually gained popularity over the centuries. The variant spelling Keirra emerged more recently, likely as a creative or modern twist on the traditional spelling.
While the name Keira does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Keira Knightley, the English actress born in 1985, known for her roles in films such as "Bend It Like Beckham," "Pirates of the Caribbean," and "Pride & Prejudice."
Another famous bearer of the name is Keira Walsh, an English professional footballer born in 1997, who plays as a midfielder for Barcelona and the England national team. She was part of the England team that won the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament.
In the field of literature, Keira Bettinger is an American author and poet born in 1991, known for her works exploring themes of identity, feminism, and mental health.
Moving back in time, Keira Knightley, an English actress and singer, was born in 1918 and had a successful career in British films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Finally, Keira Chaplin, born in 1982, is the granddaughter of the legendary actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin. She has worked as a model and actress, appearing in several films and television shows.
While these are just a few examples, the name Keirra (and its variant spellings) has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and versatility.
People
Keirra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keirra 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
Keirra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keirra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,438 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keirra 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 238,355 US residents.
Is Keirra a common name?
We classify Keirra as "Rare". It ranks above 92.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,471 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keirra most popular?
The single biggest year for Keirra was 2008, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keirra is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Keirra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keirra 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.