UK girl's name
Keirra
A feminine given name of Scottish origin, meaning "little dark one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keirra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keirra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1997. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Keirra. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keirra ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Keirra.
- • Keirra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #639 in 1995.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keirra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3824
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Keirra mean?
The name Keirra is a variant spelling of the name Keira, which has its origins in the Irish language. The name Keira is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "ciar," which means "black" or "dark-featured." This suggests that the name may have originally been used to describe someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
The earliest recorded use of the name Keira dates back to the 16th century in Ireland. It was a relatively uncommon name at the time, but gradually gained popularity over the centuries. The variant spelling Keirra emerged more recently, likely as a creative or modern twist on the traditional spelling.
While the name Keira does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Keira Knightley, the English actress born in 1985, known for her roles in films such as "Bend It Like Beckham," "Pirates of the Caribbean," and "Pride & Prejudice."
Another famous bearer of the name is Keira Walsh, an English professional footballer born in 1997, who plays as a midfielder for Barcelona and the England national team. She was part of the England team that won the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament.
In the field of literature, Keira Bettinger is an American author and poet born in 1991, known for her works exploring themes of identity, feminism, and mental health.
Moving back in time, Keira Knightley, an English actress and singer, was born in 1918 and had a successful career in British films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Finally, Keira Chaplin, born in 1982, is the granddaughter of the legendary actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin. She has worked as a model and actress, appearing in several films and television shows.
While these are just a few examples, the name Keirra (and its variant spellings) has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and versatility.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keirra over time
The chart below shows babies named Keirra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1997. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keirra, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 1997, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keirra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keirra was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3810 | 6 | 2 |
Geography
Where Keirra is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Keirra. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Keirra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #639 in 1995.
Across the UK
Keirra in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#639 in 1995
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Keirra
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Keirra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keirra in the UK right now?
In 1997, Keirra was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keirra most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Keirra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keirra?
A feminine given name of Scottish origin, meaning "little dark one".
How many people are called Keirra in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Keirra across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Keirra most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Keirra ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #639 in 1995. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.