At a glance
- In short
- Qiara is a fresh, melodic twist on cherished classics, blending rich Gaelic roots—where “Ciara” celebrates a dark-haired beauty—with the Italian brightness of “Chiara,” meaning clear or shining.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2009 (#17,294)
- Babies in 2009
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #7,580 in 2000
- First recorded
- 1988
Meaning of Qiara
Qiara is a fresh, melodic twist on cherished classics, blending rich Gaelic roots—where “Ciara” celebrates a dark-haired beauty—with the Italian brightness of “Chiara,” meaning clear or shining. When spoken (kee-AIR-uh), it dances on the tongue like a gentle breeze at dawn, hinting at both mystery and light. Though still rare on playgrounds and in classrooms, Qiara carries an unexpected elegance that feels both timeless and utterly modern. Parents drawn to names that sparkle with personality will love how Qiara’s balanced heritage—from Celtic shadows to Mediterranean sunbeams—brings warmth and strength in equal measure, making it a true gem for a little girl set to shine.
How to pronounce Qiara
English
- Pronounced kee-AIR-uh /kiˈeɪrə/
Spanish
- Pronounced kee-AIR-ah /kiˈeɪrə/
Popularity of Qiara in the U.S.
Qiara was last recorded in the U.S. in 2009, ranked #17,294 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,580 in 2000. It first appears in the records in 1988.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1988–2009 14 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 17,294 | ▼ 1,889 |
| 2008 | 6 | 15,405 | back (not recorded in 2007) |
| 2006 | 7 | 13,606 | ▼ 2,685 |
| 2005 | 9 | 10,921 | ▲ 1,840 |
| 2004 | 7 | 12,761 | back (not recorded in 2002–2003) |
| 2001 | 6 | 13,521 | ▼ 5,941 |
| 2000 | 13 | 7,580 | ▲ 1,899 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9,479 | ▲ 1,659 |
| 1998 | 7 | 11,138 | back (not recorded in 1997) |
| 1996 | 9 | 8,812 | ▲ 741 |
| 1995 | 8 | 9,553 | ▲ 2,225 |
| 1994 | 6 | 11,778 | back (not recorded in 1990–1993) |
| 1989 | 7 | 9,681 | ▲ 2,117 |
| 1988 | 5 | 11,798 | new |