Kiara
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kiara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 221 babies have been named Kiara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,959 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,959
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kiara is also used as a girl name, ranked #238.
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About the Name Kiara
Kiara is a boy name .
Is Kiara a boy or girl name? Kiara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,959 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #238. Kiara is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kiara is currently ranked #18,959 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kiara include Kia, Kiy, Kiie, and Kiakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kiara include Kiari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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