Ciara vs Mollie

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
Mollie Rank #1,209

Mollie is more popular, ranked #1209 vs #1365 for Ciara.

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

Mollie ___

  • Mollie Rose
  • Mollie Grace
  • Mollie Ann
  • Mollie Jane
  • Mollie Kate
  • Mollie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ciara

Aoife Saoirse Niamh Cormac Declan

If you choose Mollie

Charlie Finn Archie Nell Polly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciara or Mollie more popular?

Mollie is more popular, ranked #1209 compared to Ciara at #1365 in the United States.

What do Ciara and Mollie mean?

Ciara means "dark one, dark-haired" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mollie means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ciara and Mollie boy or girl names?

Ciara is primarily a girl name. Mollie is primarily a girl name.

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