Keira

In 2022, the name Keira was 535th most popular baby name for girls and 1,055th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 575 babies were named Keira in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,848 babies in the United States were named Keira. Today, the average age of someone named Keira is around 15 to 16 years old.

The name "Keira" is not common today.

Nicknames for Keira include Kiki and Kei.

Keira Meaning & Origin

Keira is an Irish-origin name that signifies "dark-haired" or "dark," evoking connotations of mystery, strength, and beauty.

The name Keira is described as elegant, spirited and imaginative.

Pronunciation

Keira is pronounced kei-ra in English. The name Keira has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Keira

• Actress Keira Knightley had her name misspelled. Her mother intended to name her "Kiera" after actress Kiera Ivanova but ended up mixing up the letters.

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Where is the name Keira most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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