Kiara is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #159 in 2005 with 2,149 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 4,024 births ranking #78. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 54.7%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 860 girls born was named Kiara. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.