Kiera
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kiera first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 19 babies have been named Kiera in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiera is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,475 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,475
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kiera is also used as a girl name, ranked #982.
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About the Name Kiera
Kiera is a boy name .
Is Kiera a boy or girl name? Kiera is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,475 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #982. Kiera is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kiera is currently ranked #36,475 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kiera include Kie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kiekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kiera include Kieran, Kiernan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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