Aleksa 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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksa Rank #15,883
Ciarah Rank #15,811

Ciarah is more popular, ranked #15811 vs #15883 for Aleksa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksa ___

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 Aleksa or Ciarah more popular?

Ciarah is more popular, ranked #15811 compared to Aleksa at #15883 in the United States.

What do Aleksa and Ciarah mean?

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

Are Aleksa and Ciarah boy or girl names?

Aleksa is primarily a girl name. Ciarah is primarily a girl name.

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