Keira
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Keira is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
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Keira first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 7 babies have been named Keira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keira is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,047 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,047
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Keira is also used as a girl name, ranked #609.
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About the Name Keira
Keira is a boy name .
Is Keira a boy or girl name? Keira is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,047 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #609. Keira is more commonly used as a girl name.
Keira is currently ranked #16,047 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keira include Kei, Key, Keie, and Keikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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