Keirra
Keirra was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked 2198th; the most babies were born in 2008 (81). More babies were named Keirra in the 2000s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Keira) modern feminine of Kieran, from ciar 'dark' · Irish
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedgirls
- Babies in 2025
- 0girls
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a girl’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 200881 babies
- Total since 1880
- 1,471babies recorded
What does the name Keirra mean?
Keirra is a spelling of Keira, pronounced the same way, so it shares Keira's meaning and origin.
Keira is a modern English spelling of a feminine form of Kieran. Kieran anglicizes Irish Ciarán, which Wiktionary explains as a byname from ciar, black or dark, plus the diminutive -án: "little dark one." Wiktionary notes that Irish saints from the 5th century on made Ciarán popular. Keira, a modern formation, carries the same "dark" meaning over to a girl's name, and spellings such as Kiera and Ciara are close relatives.
ciar (Irish, “black, dark”)-án (Irish, “diminutive suffix”)
How sure is this? Probable. Wiktionary only; Keira is a modern formation from Kieran/Ciarán.
Related names: Kiera, Ciara, Kira, Kieran, Keara.
See also: Irish names, names that mean a color.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Keira' (English section), Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0; facts restated, no text reused)
- Wiktionary, entry 'Ciarán' (Irish section), Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0; facts restated, no text reused)
Keirra popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies (girls) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | #11,616 | 8 |
| 2010 | #3,445 | 47 |
| 2000 | #2,689 | 55 |
| 1990 | #2,474 | 49 |
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How popular is Keirra, counting every spelling?
Keirra is a spelling of Keira, a name family that ranked #473 for girls in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 671 girls in 2025.
| Spelling | Babies 2025 | Official rank | Babies 2021–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keira | 469 | #622 | 2,728 |
| Kaira | 152 | #1,424 | 828 |
| Kayra | 31 | #4,496 | 171 |
| Caira | 9 | #10,248 | 75 |
| Kairah | 5 | #16,031 | 42 |
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Keirra?
About 1,500 people born in the US named Keirra are alive today, with a median age of 25; half are between 18 and 31. That makes Keirra mostly worn by children and young adults.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Keirra by state
How common Keirra was among girls born in each state in 2006–2010, around its peak. In 44 states fewer than five girls a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Keirra: their share of US girls followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Keirra, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Keirra
What does Keirra mean?
Keirra is a spelling of Keira, which means “modern feminine of Kieran, from ciar 'dark'” (Irish origin). Certainty: probable.
How popular is the name Keirra?
Keirra was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked 2198th; the most babies were born in 2008 (81). More babies were named Keirra in the 2000s than in any other decade.
Is Keirra a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a girl’s name given the name Keirra in the US.
Where was Keirra most popular?
In 2006–2010, Keirra was most common in Florida (0.04 per 1,000 girls), followed by Missouri and Georgia.