Kiarah
Irish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kiarah
The name 'Kiarah' is a modern variant of 'Ciara' or 'Kiera', meaning "dark" or "black" in Irish Gaelic, derived from the word *ciar*.
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Etymology
The name 'Kiarah' is a modern variant of 'Ciara' or 'Kiera', meaning "dark" or "black" in Irish Gaelic, derived from the word *ciar*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland and the United States, with no strong religious ties; historically, it is linked to Saint Ciara, a 7th-century Irish abbess.
Kiarah currently ranks #3,551 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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