Kerra
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kerra
Kerra is a modern English name derived from the Irish name Ciara, which comes from the Gaelic word "ciar" meaning "dark" or "black." The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century as a phonetic variation of Ciara.
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Etymology
Kerra is a modern English name derived from the Irish name Ciara, which comes from the Gaelic word "ciar" meaning "dark" or "black." The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century as a phonetic variation of Ciara.
Kerra is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland, the United States, and the United Kingdom, with no specific religious associations; it emerged as part of the trend of anglicizing and creatively spelling Irish names from the 1970s onward.
Kerra currently ranks #14,708 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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