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Why parents love Kiera- Keira Knightley is one of the most acclaimed British actresses.
- The meaning dark-haired carries Celtic mystery.
- Two syllables with a strong, Irish sound: KEER-ah.
- The K-opening gives visual sharpness.
- Same root as Ciara and Kieran — genuine Gaelic heritage.
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The vibe of Kiera
dark-hairedIrishGaelicKnightleyCelticmysteryciarK-opening
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Origin & history of Kiera
Irish Gaelic ciar (dark)
→ Ciara/Kieran
→ K-variant Kiera
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Irish Gaelic roots
Kiera comes from the Irish Gaelic ciar meaning dark. It shares roots with Ciara and Kieran. Keira Knightley (similar spelling) is one of the most acclaimed British actresses.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish form; Keira Knightley (born 1985).
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Today
Kiera remains a beloved choice, ranking #896 in the US. 21,649 babies have been named Kiera since 1963.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Kiera?
2007
peak year
The name Kiera reached its peak in 2007, with 1,147 registrations (ranked #293). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1963, roughly 44 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #896 today, averaging about 308 new babies per year. Kiera has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 21,649 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,147
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #293)
(ranked #293)
308
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
3,080
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
21,649
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Kiera8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Kiera's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — dark-haired adventure. People named Kiera tend to be mysterious, sharp, and gifted at carrying Celtic darkness beautifully.
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Carries darkness beautifully✦
Celtic-mystery◈
Knightley-acclaimed◎
K-sharp opening♡
Gaelic-dark heritageK2
I9
E5
R9
A1
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
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Personality of Kiera💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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