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Kiara

Girl name · 380 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kiara: 380 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 19 births in 2022.

Kiara is a name with two primary origins, the most common being an Anglicised form of the Irish name Ciara, which itself is the feminine form of Ciar, meaning "dark" or "black," often interpreted as "dark-haired." Alternatively, it can be traced to the Italian name Chiara, meaning "light" or "clear," famously borne by Saint Clare of Assisi. Modern prominence comes from Disney's princess Kiara in *The Lion King II: Simba's Pride*, and the actress Kiara Advani, a leading figure in Indian cinema. While no major place is named after a Kiara, the Irish river Laune shares the same root as Ciara. A notable variant is Keira, popularised by actress Keira Knightley, which has seen parallel success in Scotland.