Afrah vs Ciarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciarah

Girl #15,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, black-haired"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,811
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cee, Ciar, Rah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Afrah Rank #15,645
Ciarah Rank #15,811

Afrah is more popular, ranked #15645 vs #15811 for Ciarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Afrah ___

No pairings available yet.

Ciarah ___

  • Ciarah Rose
  • Ciarah Fionnuala
  • Ciarah Grace
  • Ciarah Mae
  • Ciarah Eileen

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afrah or Ciarah more popular?

Afrah is more popular, ranked #15645 compared to Ciarah at #15811 in the United States.

What do Afrah and Ciarah mean?

Ciarah means "dark one, black-haired" (Old Irish origin).

Are Afrah and Ciarah boy or girl names?

Afrah is primarily a girl name. Ciarah is primarily a girl name.

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