Ciarah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: c-ee-ahr-ahh
Origin: Ireland
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Ciarah means 'dark'.

Ciarah is a variant of the name Ciara, which has Irish origins. The name means "dark-haired" or "black" and is associated with the Gaelic word for "dark" or "black." Over time, the use of Ciara has become more widespread, . The name is important because it connects to Irish heritage and represents a strong, elegant choice for parents.

Ciarah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ciarah is currently #33258 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ciarah is currently #18937 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ciarah is currently #13770 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ciarah is currently #7902 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ciarah is currently #16528 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Ciarah is currently #9485 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Ciarah is currently #13881 on Kiindred Australian Names

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