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Keira

The name Keira peaked for boys at #10465 in 2009. Keira is also used for girls, ranking #622 in 2025.

The name Keira is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "little dark one".

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Keira is a sweet yet tough name that's gotten a huge boost from the meteoric rise of Keira Knightley.  Original spelling Kiera, which relates more directly to the male Kieran, was the more popular form until the rise of Keira Knightley reversed the order.  Both are Anglicized versions of the Irish Ciara.

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The name Keira is currently ranked #622 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #110 in 2006. The name is most popular in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Alaska. Keira is occasionally used for boys in 2009.

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