Ciela vs Kerrigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciela

Girl #3,936 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, heaven"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,936
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cie, Ella, Ciel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kerrigan

Girl #4,057 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,057
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kerri, Keri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ciela Rank #3,936
Kerrigan Rank #4,057

Ciela is more popular, ranked #3936 vs #4057 for Kerrigan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ciela ___

  • Ciela Rose
  • Ciela Grace
  • Ciela Luna
  • Ciela Sofia
  • Ciela Maria
  • Ciela Elena

Kerrigan ___

  • Kerrigan Rose
  • Kerrigan Grace
  • Kerrigan Ann
  • Kerrigan Marie
  • Kerrigan Faith
  • Kerrigan Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ciela

Luna Stella Aurora Celeste Rio

If you choose Kerrigan

Declan Fiona Brennan Sienna Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciela or Kerrigan more popular?

Ciela is more popular, ranked #3936 compared to Kerrigan at #4057 in the United States.

What do Ciela and Kerrigan mean?

Ciela means "sky, heaven" (Latin origin). Kerrigan means "descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ciela and Kerrigan boy or girl names?

Ciela is primarily a girl name. Kerrigan is primarily a girl name.

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