Keira vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keira

Girl #609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#609
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keira Rank #609
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #609 for Keira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keira ___

  • Keira Rose
  • Keira Elizabeth
  • Keira Anne
  • Keira Grace
  • Keira Louise
  • Keira Marie

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keira

Niamh Aoife Siobhan Declan Cillian

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keira or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Keira at #609 in the United States.

What do Keira and Meredith mean?

Keira means "dark one, black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Keira and Meredith boy or girl names?

Keira is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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