Keira

Meaning of Keira

Keira means "dark-haired." It can also mean "little dark one."

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

Popularity of Keira

Keira has cooled off, slipping to #622 in 2025, down from a peak of #110 in 2006.

Notable people named Keira

• Keira Knightley
  English actress
• Keira Sedgwick
  American actress
• Keira Walsh
  English footballer
• Keira Cass
  American author
• Keira Hewatch
  Canadian actress

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Questions about the name Keira

What does the name Keira mean?

Keira means keira means "dark-haired." it can also mean "little dark one.", and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Keira?

In 2025, Keira ranked #622 for girls, down from #609 the year before.

When was Keira most popular?

Keira peaked at #110 in 2006.