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UK girl's name

Kiarrah

An Americanized version of the Arabic name Khaira meaning "good".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kiarrah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kiarrah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. 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.

Kiarrah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kiarrah. 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 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kiarrah ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 girls were registered as Kiarrah.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kiarrah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5742

2013

Births in 2013

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Kiarrah mean?

The name Kiarrah is a relatively modern invented name with no definitively established etymology or historical roots. It is considered a variant spelling of the name Ciara, which likely originated as an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Ciarán. The name Ciarán is derived from the Old Irish word "ciar," meaning dark or black.

Some sources suggest that Kiarrah could also be a feminized spelling of the Arabic name Kiarash or Kiarash, which means "sun" or "sunlight." However, there is no clear evidence to support a direct connection between these names and the modern name Kiarrah.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kiarrah appear to be from the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and Canada. It is possible that the name gained popularity as a unique and creative variation of more traditional names like Ciara or Kiera.

While there are no well-known historical figures specifically named Kiarrah, here are a few notable individuals who share similar or related names:

1. Ciara Princess Harris (born 1985), an American singer and songwriter. 2. Kiera Knightley (born 1985), an English actress known for roles in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Pride & Prejudice. 3. Kieren Fallon (born 1964), a retired Irish flat racing jockey and six-time British flat racing Champion Jockey. 4. Ciarán Hinds (born 1953), an Irish actor known for roles in films like The Phantom of the Opera and Game of Thrones. 5. Kiarash Pourramjane (born 1981), an Iranian professional football player.

The name Kiarrah appears to be a relatively modern invention, likely inspired by the Irish name Ciara and potentially influenced by similar-sounding names from other cultures. While it lacks a deep historical lineage, it has emerged as a unique and distinctive name choice in recent decades.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kiarrah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kiarrah 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
2010s #5742 3 1

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FAQ

Kiarrah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kiarrah in the UK right now?

In 2013, Kiarrah was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kiarrah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Kiarrah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kiarrah?

An Americanized version of the Arabic name Khaira meaning "good".

How many people are called Kiarrah in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kiarrah across the 1 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.