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Keera

Girl name · 21 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Keera: 21 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2007.

Keera is a name with multiple possible origins, most commonly considered a modern feminine form of the Irish name Ciara, meaning "dark-haired" or "little dark one," from the Gaelic *ciar* (dark). It is also sometimes used as a variant of Keira, an anglicised form of the Irish name. While no famous historical figures named Keera immediately come to mind, the name shares its root with Saint Ciara, a 7th-century Irish abbess. The place connections are minimal, though the underlying *ciar* root appears in place names like the River Keer in England, a small stream. A further note: Keera remains a relatively uncommon choice in Scotland, offering a soft, melodic alternative to the more popular Keira or Ciara, and it has a slightly modern feel while retaining its ancient Gaelic roots.