Girl Name · Irish Origin
Keira
Keira means “Black, dark, little dark one”. It is a girl's name of Irish origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Keira? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Black, dark, little dark one", rooted in Irish naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Keara.
Keira meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Black, dark, little dark one
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Keira to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Keira as K·E·I·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Keira is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Keira variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Keiraa, Keirae, Keiray, Keir.
- Nicknames: Kei and K.
- Middle names: Pair Keira with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Keira middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Keara, Kiara, Kiera, Kera, Kara — full picks on the sibling names for Keira guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Keira? Browse our names like Keira guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Keira
What does the name Keira mean?
Keira means "Black, dark, little dark one" and is of Irish origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Keira is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Keira?
Keira originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Keira?
Keira has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Keira a boy's or girl's name?
Keira is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Keira in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Keira sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Keira?
Names that share Keira's sound and style include Keara, Kiara, Kiera, Kera, Kara.
What middle names pair well with Keira?
Good middle-name fits for Keira pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Keira is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Keira is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Keira?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Keira share its rhythm without rhyming — Keara, Kiara, Kiera all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.