Ciarah vs Quinlan

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ciarah Rank #15,811
Quinlan Rank #3,678

Quinlan is more popular, ranked #3678 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

Quinlan ___

  • Quinlan James
  • Quinlan Patrick
  • Quinlan Michael
  • Quinlan Thomas
  • Quinlan Edward
  • Quinlan Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

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Aoife Siobhan Cormac Fionn

If you choose Quinlan

Declan Finn Saoirse Brigid Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciarah or Quinlan more popular?

Quinlan is more popular, ranked #3678 compared to Ciarah at #15811 in the United States.

What do Ciarah and Quinlan mean?

Ciarah means "dark one, black-haired" (Old Irish origin). Quinlan means "fit, shapely, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ciarah and Quinlan boy or girl names?

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

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