Ciaran
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ciaran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 30 babies have been named Ciaran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ciaran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,873 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,873
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Ciaran is also used as a boy name, ranked #1779.
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About the Name Ciaran
Ciaran is a girl name .
Is Ciaran a boy or girl name? Ciaran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #34,873 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,779. Ciaran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ciaran is currently ranked #34,873 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ciaran include Cia, Ciar, Ciary, Ciarie, Ciy, Ciie, and Ciakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ciaran include Ciara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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