Kiera
A female given name from the Celtic languages, variant of Keira.
Every Kiera since 1963 — 21,870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiera
Kiera is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,097 in 2025 with 219 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 21,870 American babies have been named Kiera. Its peak came in 2007, when 1,147 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 Kiera stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiera 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 | 219 | #1,097 | — | — |
| 2024 | 264 | #984 | — | — |
| 2023 | 223 | #1,101 | — | — |
| 2022 | 244 | #1,048 | — | — |
| 2021 | 268 | #969 | — | — |
| 2020 | 256 | #996 | — | — |
| 2019 | 301 | #889 | — | — |
| 2018 | 321 | #847 | — | — |
| 2017 | 362 | #765 | — | — |
| 2016 | 393 | #723 | — | — |
| 2015 | 445 | #642 | — | — |
| 2014 | 504 | #588 | — | — |
| 2013 | 455 | #615 | — | — |
| 2012 | 493 | #592 | — | — |
| 2011 | 618 | #483 | — | — |
| 2010 | 759 | #415 | — | — |
| 2009 | 961 | #342 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,069 | #314 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,147 | #293 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,093 | #301 | — | — |
| 2005 | 942 | #337 | — | — |
| 2004 | 827 | #379 | — | — |
| 2003 | 676 | #443 | — | — |
| 2002 | 584 | #482 | — | — |
| 2001 | 601 | #463 | — | — |
| 2000 | 636 | #444 | — | — |
| 1995 | 536 | #470 | — | — |
| 1990 | 412 | #566 | 6 | #7,673 |
| 1985 | 134 | #1,087 | — | — |
| 1980 | 39 | #2,462 | — | — |
| 1975 | 52 | #1,792 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,063 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,538 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kiera
- Kiera Cass Writer · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kiera mean?
A female given name from the Celtic languages, variant of Keira.
How popular is the name Kiera in 2025?
Kiera ranked #1,097 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 219 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiera?
21,870 babies have been named Kiera in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiera most popular?
Kiera peaked in 2007, when 1,147 newborns received the name.
Is Kiera a boy or girl name?
Kiera is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiera rising or falling?
Kiera is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kiera?
Well-known people named Kiera include Kiera Cass (writer).