Ciarah vs Ketara

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

Similar Names

Adasha Indiya
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Popularity Comparison

Ciarah Rank #15,811
Ketara Rank #15,890

Ciarah is more popular, ranked #15811 vs #15890 for Ketara.

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

Ketara ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciarah or Ketara more popular?

Ciarah is more popular, ranked #15811 compared to Ketara at #15890 in the United States.

What do Ciarah and Ketara mean?

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

Are Ciarah and Ketara boy or girl names?

Ciarah is primarily a girl name. Ketara is primarily a girl name.

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