Ciara
Meaning: Dark-haired, black — a name of depth
Origin: Irish/French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #7
Total births: 19,962
History: Ciara is the feminine form of Ciarán, meaning 'dark-haired,' rooted in the same Irish word 'ciar' that named two of Ireland's greatest early saints. The name became very popular in the 1980s and 1990s, embodying the wave of Gaelic names that swept modern Ireland. It carries the distinctive Irish pronunciation (KEER-ah) that sets it apart internationally. Ciara reflects the pride Irish families take in bestowing names from their native language and ancient heritage.
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| Current rank (2025) | #106 |
| Babies named Ciara in 2025 | 44 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 19,962 |
| Peak year | 1997 (624 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1964–2025 (62 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 58 spots |
Frequently asked about Ciara
What does the name Ciara mean?
Ciara means “Dark-haired, black — a name of depth” from Irish/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Ciara?
Ciara has Irish/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Dark-haired, black — a name of depth”.
How popular is Ciara in Ireland?
Ciara ranked #106 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 44 babies that year.
When was Ciara most popular?
Ciara peaked in 1997 with 624 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Ciara a boy or girl name?
Ciara is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Ciaras in registered births are female.
Is the name Ciara rising or falling in popularity?
Ciara has fallen 58 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #48 in 2020 to #106 in 2025.
How long has Ciara been recorded in Ireland?
Ciara appears in birth records in Ireland across 62 years — from 1964 through 2025.