UK girl's name
Kiyarah
A Persian feminine name meaning "noble princess".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kiyarah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kiyarah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. 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.
Kiyarah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kiyarah. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kiyarah ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 girls were registered as Kiyarah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kiyarah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kiyarah mean?
The given name Kiyarah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language and Middle Eastern culture. It is thought to be a feminine variant or alternative spelling of the Arabic name Kairah, which means "precious" or "valuable". The name may also be related to the Persian word "kerah", meaning "beam of light" or "radiance".
The earliest known historical references to the name Kiyarah can be traced back to the 8th century CE in various Arabic texts and manuscripts. During this period, the name was predominantly used by Muslim families in regions such as modern-day Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kiyarah was Kiyarah bint Abdallah al-Qurashi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Medina during the 9th century CE. She was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature and her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure in history bearing the name Kiyarah was Kiyarah al-Andalusiyah, a medieval Andalusian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 11th century CE. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing advanced algebraic methods.
In the 12th century CE, Kiyarah bint al-Hakim was a respected physician and writer who lived in Cairo, Egypt. She authored several medical treatises and was renowned for her expertise in the treatment of various ailments.
During the 14th century CE, Kiyarah al-Maghribiyah was a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from the Maghreb region of North Africa. She played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Sufism and is revered by many Sufi orders.
In the 16th century CE, Kiyarah al-Sharif was a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts from the Ottoman Empire. Her exquisite calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts are considered masterpieces of Islamic art.
While the name Kiyarah has its roots in the Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, albeit with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the historical references and notable individuals mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kiyarah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kiyarah 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 | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kiyarah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kiyarah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kiyarah was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kiyarah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Kiyarah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kiyarah?
A Persian feminine name meaning "noble princess".
How many people are called Kiyarah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kiyarah 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.