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Siara

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Siara: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2024.

Siara is most familiar as a modern variant of Ciara, the Irish Gaelic feminine form of Ciarán, meaning “dark-haired” or “little dark one.” It also echoes the Spanish Sierra, meaning “mountain range,” offering a parallel nature-inspired choice. While no widely known historical figures bear this exact spelling, the name shares its root with several early Irish saints, and its sound links it to the contemporary pop star Ciara Princess Harris. There are no major places named after a Siara, but the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the US and Spain shares the same Spanish origin. A notable variant, Chiara, is the Italian form, popularised by Saint Clare of Assisi. In Scotland, Siara remains a rare but lyrical choice, blending Celtic tradition with a