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Ceira

Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ceira: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1999.

Ceira is an Irish name, a variant spelling of Ciara, the feminine form of Ciar, meaning “dark” or “black-haired.” It stems from the same root as the ancient Irish tribe the Ciarraige, whose name gave rise to County Kerry. The most famous bearer is the American singer Ciara, though she uses the more common spelling; the Ceira variant appears occasionally in Scotland, adding a distinctive twist. One notable historical figure is Saint Ciara, a seventh-century Irish abbess. The name has no direct place connection, but its sound sometimes leads to confusion with the unrelated Spanish name Sierra, meaning “mountain range.” As a softer alternative to the similar-sounding Keira, Ceira offers a lyrical, understated choice with deep Celtic roots.