Kiara is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #181 in 2024 with 268 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 341 births ranking #144. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 972.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 963 girls born was named Kiara. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Kiara is a stylish international name with more than one accepted route behind it. It is often linked to the Italian Chiara family meaning 'bright' or 'clear', though some people also use it as a spelling close to Irish Ciara.
The name grew in modern English-speaking use because it feels sleek and global. Its popularity has been helped by its similarity to familiar names from both Italian and Irish traditions.