Kaira
Girl name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kaira: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2022.
Kaira is a name with multiple possible origins, most commonly considered a variant of the Irish name Ciara, meaning "dark-haired" or "little dark one," from the Gaelic *ciar* (dark). It can also be a feminine form of the Sanskrit name Kaira, meaning "peaceful" or "unique," or a modern invented name blending sounds from names like Kai and Kira. While no globally famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name has gained quiet popularity in Scotland in recent decades, particularly from the 1990s onward. Its sound echoes the Scottish place name Cairn, from the Gaelic *càrn* (a pile of stones), though they are not directly related. Kaira offers a fresh, melodic alternative to the more common Keira or Ciara, with a gentle, international feel that suits modern Scottish naming trends.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20228 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #3808 babies
- Total births
- 23since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y