Ciarra: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: c-ee-ahrr-ah
Origin: Ireland
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Ciarra symbolizes 'strength'.

The name Ciarra is a feminine variant of the Irish name Ciarán, meaning "dark" or "black." It has Irish and Gaelic roots, derived from the male given name Ciarán, which denotes young girls who are 'little black-haired ones' or 'dark-complexioned.' Traditionally, it is a well-known Irish name, but it has become popular globally, especially in the US. The name has evolved over time, influenced by its association with Irish saints and its adoption by various cultures. It is a name that symbolizes strength, beauty, and resilience.

Ciarra Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ciarra is currently #11795 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ciarra is currently #6646 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ciarra is currently #5621 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ciarra is currently #3155 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ciarra is currently #6155 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Ciarra is currently #3470 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Ciarra is currently #5771 on Kiindred Australian Names

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