Chiara means bright or clear — the Italian form of Clare/Clara, from the Latin clarus. Saint Clare of Assisi is Santa Chiara in Italian. Chiara Ferragni is one of the world's most influential digital entrepreneurs. The CH-opening gives maximum Italian authenticity. Three syllables of Italian-brightness, Ferragni-level influence, and the most authentically Italian way to say clear.
Chiara is the Italian form of Clare meaning bright or clear. Saint Clare of Assisi is Santa Chiara. Chiara Ferragni is one of the world's most influential digital entrepreneurs.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Italian form; Saint Clare (Santa Chiara, 1194–1253).
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Today
Chiara remains a beloved choice, ranking #1403 in the US. 5,699 babies have been named Chiara since 1951.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Chiara?
2024peak year
Chiara is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1403), with about 167 babies named Chiara each year. In 2024, 219 babies received the name (ranked #1113). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 5,699.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Chiara's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — Italian-bright communication. People named Chiara tend to be luminous, influential, and gifted at being the most Italian form of clarity.
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Most Italian clarity
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Santa-Chiara saint
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Ferragni-influential
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CH-authentic
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Latin-bright
C3
H8
I9
A1
R9
A1
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Chiara
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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