Adelyn vs Kiara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiara

Girl #238 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Irish African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#238
Total SSA Count
1,310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiki, Kia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adelyn Rank #315
Kiara Rank #238

Kiara is more popular, ranked #238 vs #315 for Adelyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adelyn ___

  • Adelyn Grace
  • Adelyn Mae
  • Adelyn Rose
  • Adelyn Claire
  • Adelyn Faith
  • Adelyn Kate

Kiara ___

  • Kiara Grace
  • Kiara Rose
  • Kiara Simone
  • Kiara Noelle
  • Kiara Jade
  • Kiara Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adelyn

Evelyn Hadley Emerson Bennett Nolan

If you choose Kiara

Amara Nadia Zara Isaiah Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelyn or Kiara more popular?

Kiara is more popular, ranked #238 compared to Adelyn at #315 in the United States.

What do Adelyn and Kiara mean?

Kiara means "bright, clear" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Adelyn and Kiara boy or girl names?

Adelyn is primarily a girl name. Kiara is primarily a girl name.

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