Ciara
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ciara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 7 babies have been named Ciara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ciara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,119 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,119
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Also a Girl Name
Ciara is also used as a girl name, ranked #1365.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ciara
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About the Name Ciara
Ciara is a boy name .
Is Ciara a boy or girl name? Ciara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,119 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,365. Ciara is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ciara is currently ranked #15,119 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ciara include Cia, Ciy, Ciie, and Ciakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ciara include Ciaran . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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