Ciara
Meaning of Ciara
The name Ciara is a beautiful and timeless choice for a baby girl, with roots deeply embedded in Irish culture. Pronounced KEER-uh in its original Irish form, this name has been embraced globally with variations in pronunciation, including see-AIR-uh in English-speaking countries. Ciara means "dark-haired" or "black," reflecting the rich Gaelic tradition from which it originates. This name has also seen various spellings and adaptations over the years, with Keira being a popular variant. In the United States, Ciara has enjoyed fluctuating popularity since the late 20th century, peaking notably in the early 2000s when it ranked as high as 149th in 2005. Despite changes in ranking over the decades, Ciara remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that is both elegant and steeped in cultural heritage.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as KEER-uh (/ki ˈeərə/)
American English
- Pronunced as see-AIR-uh (/si ˈeərə/)
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Notable People Named Ciara
| Ciara Judge is an Irish scientist and public speaker known for her achievements in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition and the Google Science Fair, making her one of the 25 most influential teens in 2014. |
| Ciara Mageean is a successful middle-distance runner from Northern Ireland, known for her achievements in the 1500 meters and multiple European Athletics Championship medals. |
| Ciara Sivels is a groundbreaking American nuclear engineer and the first black woman to earn a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan, known for her work at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and as an IF/THEN Ambassador. |
| Ciara Renée Harper is an American actress and musician known for her roles on Broadway and as Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl in the CW series DC's Legends of Tomorrow. |
| Ciara Griffin is an Irish rugby union player and primary school teacher, known for captaining the Ireland women's rugby team. |
| Ciara Quinn Bravo is an American actress known for her roles in Nickelodeon series like Big Time Rush and television films such as Jinxed and Swindle. |
| Ciara Watling is a Northern Irish footballer known for her role as a midfielder for Southampton in the FA Women's Championship. |
| Ciara Kathleen Michel is a British/American volleyball player known for her career as a middle blocker and her record-breaking achievements at the University of Miami. |
| Ciara Hanna is an American actress and model, recognized for her roles as Gia Moran in Power Rangers Megaforce and Nicole Parker in Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys. |
| Ciara Baxendale is a talented English actress known for her work in film and television. |
| Ciara Peelo is an Irish sailor who represented Ireland at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the women's Laser Radial class and finished 20th. |
| Ciara Sheehy is a retired Irish sprinter known for competing in the 200 meters and representing her country at the Olympics and World Championships. |
| Ciara Smith is a New Zealand swimmer who competed in the women's 100 metre breaststroke event at the 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships. |
| Ciara Everard is an Irish middle-distance runner who competed in the 800 metres event at the 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships. |
