Ciara

Meaning of Ciara

The name means "dark-haired" or "black." It often refers to someone with dark features.

Ciara has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ciara

After ranking as high as #149 in 2005, Ciara has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ciara

• Ciara Princess Harris
  Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter, dancer
• Ciara Bravo
  American actress (Big Time Rush, Cherry)
• Ciara Hanna
  American actress, model (Power Rangers Megaforce)
• Ciara Sotto
  Filipino actress, singer, television host
• Ciara Grant
  Irish professional football player

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Questions about the name Ciara

What does the name Ciara mean?

Ciara means the name means "dark-haired" or "black." it often refers to someone with dark features, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Ciara a boy's or a girl's name?

Ciara is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ciara?

Ciara did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ciara most popular?

Ciara peaked at #149 in 2005.