UK name, mostly boys
Kiari
An invented name possibly derived from "kiari", meaning "clear" in Polynesian.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 13 girls.
Kiari is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Kiari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 10 births.
This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2018 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Kiari. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kiari ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 10 boys were registered as Kiari.
- • Kiari is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kiari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 76.4% of Kiari registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2019
10 births
Estimated living
42
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Kiari
In England and Wales birth records, Kiari has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 76.4% of registrations are for boys and 23.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Kiari registered for boys
- Ranked #3,688 in 2024
- 5 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (10 births)
Kiari registered for girls
- Ranked #4,056 in 2023
- 5 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Kiari mean?
Kiari is a given name with roots that can be traced back to various cultures and languages. The name is believed to have originated from the Hawaiian language, where it means "a beloved child" or "little one." In Hawaiian culture, names often carry deep significance and are carefully chosen to reflect the hopes and aspirations of the parents for their child.
Another possible origin of the name Kiari is from the Italian language, where it is a variation of the name Chiara, which means "clear" or "bright." This name has been popular in Italy for centuries and is derived from the Latin word "clarus," meaning "clear" or "famous."
In some regions of Africa, particularly in Nigeria, the name Kiari is also used, although its meaning and origin are less clear. It is possible that the name has been influenced by various cultural and linguistic exchanges throughout history.
Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Kiari are relatively recent, with the name gaining popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history:
1. Kiari Kendrell Cephus (born 1992), better known by his stage name Offset, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is a member of the hip-hop trio Migos.
2. Kiari Vengalil (born 1985) is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in various Malayalam and Tamil films.
3. Kiari Bhattacharya (born 1971) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, renowned for her expertise in the Odissi dance form.
4. Kiari Massana (1907-1991) was a Spanish painter and ceramist, known for his contributions to the Catalan Modernist movement.
5. Kiari Prendergast (born 1988) is a Jamaican-American professional basketball player who has played in several leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas.
It is important to note that while these individuals share the given name Kiari, the cultural and linguistic origins of their names may vary, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and traditions from which the name has emerged.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kiari over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Kiari in England and Wales, from 2018 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kiari, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiari by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kiari 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3566 | 27 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2758 | 15 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kiari
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kiari: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kiari in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kiari was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kiari most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 10 babies registered as Kiari in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kiari?
An invented name possibly derived from "kiari", meaning "clear" in Polynesian.
How many people are called Kiari in the UK?
A total of 42 babies have been registered as Kiari across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.