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Keirra

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Keirra: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1995.

Keirra is a modern feminine name that likely emerged as a creative respelling of the classic Irish name Ciara, which itself comes from the Gaelic "ciar" meaning "dark" or "black." This places Keirra among a group of names that originally described someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. While the name does not have a long history of famous bearers, it shares a spelling variant with Kiera, which gained wider recognition through actress Keira Knightley. In terms of place connections, the name’s root is related to the Irish county of Kerry, thought to derive from the same "Ciar" tribe name. Keirra saw a notable rise in popularity in Scotland and other English-speaking countries during the 1990s and 2000s, often chosen as a distinctive alternative to the more common Keira or Ciara.