Ciarah vs Leor

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

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Leor

Boy #5,975 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my light (variant of Lior)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,975
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ciarah Rank #15,811
Leor Rank #5,975

Leor is more popular, ranked #5975 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

Leor ___

  • Leor Ari
  • Leor David
  • Leor Eli
  • Leor Noah
  • Leor Asher
  • Leor Ben

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ciarah

Aoife Siobhan Cormac Fionn

If you choose Leor

Lior Roni Ilan Noa Tamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciarah or Leor more popular?

Leor is more popular, ranked #5975 compared to Ciarah at #15811 in the United States.

What do Ciarah and Leor mean?

Ciarah means "dark one, black-haired" (Old Irish origin). Leor means "my light (variant of Lior)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ciarah and Leor boy or girl names?

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

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