Ciara
A female given name from Irish, a new Irish feminine form of Ciaran.
Every Ciara since 1972 — 34,883 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ciara
Ciara is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,408 in 2025 with 155 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 34,883 American babies have been named Ciara. Its peak came in 2005, when 2,325 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ciara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ciara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 155 | #1,408 | — | — |
| 2024 | 168 | #1,358 | — | — |
| 2023 | 170 | #1,332 | — | — |
| 2022 | 193 | #1,248 | — | — |
| 2021 | 215 | #1,144 | — | — |
| 2020 | 188 | #1,216 | — | — |
| 2019 | 204 | #1,170 | — | — |
| 2018 | 259 | #1,006 | — | — |
| 2017 | 244 | #1,054 | — | — |
| 2016 | 324 | #869 | — | — |
| 2015 | 372 | #757 | — | — |
| 2014 | 424 | #672 | — | — |
| 2013 | 437 | #647 | — | — |
| 2012 | 475 | #603 | — | — |
| 2011 | 556 | #524 | — | — |
| 2010 | 701 | #439 | — | — |
| 2009 | 888 | #364 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,041 | #322 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,364 | #257 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,609 | #213 | — | — |
| 2005 | 2,325 | #149 | — | — |
| 2004 | 980 | #322 | — | — |
| 2003 | 791 | #383 | — | — |
| 2002 | 904 | #335 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,005 | #315 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,139 | #282 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,586 | #187 | — | — |
| 1990 | 944 | #294 | — | — |
| 1985 | 549 | #411 | — | — |
| 1980 | 95 | #1,330 | — | — |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,822 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ciara
- Ciara Actor · b. 1985
- Ciara Bravo Actor · b. 1997
- Ciara Renée Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ciara mean?
A female given name from Irish, a new Irish feminine form of Ciaran.
How popular is the name Ciara in 2025?
Ciara ranked #1,408 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 155 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ciara?
34,883 babies have been named Ciara in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ciara most popular?
Ciara peaked in 2005, when 2,325 newborns received the name.
Is Ciara a boy or girl name?
Ciara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ciara rising or falling?
Ciara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ciara?
Well-known people named Ciara include Ciara (actor), Ciara Bravo (actor), Ciara Renée (actor).