Ciara vs Dam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciara

Girl #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, dark-haired"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,365
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ci, Cici

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ciara Rank #1,365
Dam Rank #14,953

Ciara is more popular, ranked #1365 vs #14953 for Dam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ciara ___

  • Ciara Rose
  • Ciara Maeve
  • Ciara Fiona
  • Ciara Brigid
  • Ciara Grace
  • Ciara Anne

Dam ___

  • Dam Alexander
  • Dam James
  • Dam Michael
  • Dam Oliver
  • Dam Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ciara

Aoife Saoirse Niamh Cormac Declan

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciara or Dam more popular?

Ciara is more popular, ranked #1365 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Ciara and Dam mean?

Ciara means "dark one, dark-haired" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ciara and Dam boy or girl names?

Ciara is primarily a girl name. Dam is primarily a boy name.

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