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Ciara

Girl name · 1,246 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ciara: 1,246 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 98 births in 2003.

With roots in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Ciara is the feminine form of Ciarán, meaning “dark” or “black-haired,” reflecting the Old Irish word *ciar*. Most famously, American singer Ciara brought the name global pop-culture recognition, while Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean has represented Ireland in international athletics. The name also shares its etymological root with the Irish county Kerry, whose Gaelic name *Ciarraí* means “people of Ciar.” A common spelling variant