Ciarah vs Jaidan

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

Popularity Comparison

Ciarah Rank #15,811
Jaidan Rank #5,751

Jaidan is more popular, ranked #5751 vs #15811 for Ciarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ciarah ___

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

Jaidan ___

  • Jaidan Lee
  • Jaidan Cole
  • Jaidan James
  • Jaidan Blake
  • Jaidan Grey
  • Jaidan Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ciarah

Aoife Siobhan Cormac Fionn

If you choose Jaidan

Kayden Brayden Layla Skylar Zayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciarah or Jaidan more popular?

Jaidan is more popular, ranked #5751 compared to Ciarah at #15811 in the United States.

What do Ciarah and Jaidan mean?

Ciarah means "dark one, black-haired" (Old Irish origin). Jaidan means "Yahweh has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ciarah and Jaidan boy or girl names?

Ciarah is primarily a girl name. Jaidan is primarily a boy name.

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