Kiara
divine ray of light
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- India
- Pronunciation
- kee-AH-rah
- Popularity
- rising
About the name Kiara
Kiara is a girl name of Sanskrit origin meaning "divine ray of light". It is most commonly used in Hindu families and is especially popular in India.
Kiara sits at a genuine crossroads: a Sanskrit reading tied to light, the Italian Chiara ('bright', from Saint Clare), and the Irish Ciara. Families from very different backgrounds arrive at the same spelling for different reasons, which is unusual. It has been a US top-100 girls' name and is widely used in India and among Indian families abroad.
Variants and spellings: Chiara, Ciara, Keira.
Popularity trend: Kiara has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Kiara
- What does the name Kiara mean?
- Kiara means "divine ray of light". It's a girl name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly used in Hindu families and popular in India.
- Where does the name Kiara come from?
- Kiara originates from Sanskrit. On Babbloom it's classified in the Hindu naming tradition.
- Is Kiara a boy or girl name?
- Kiara is a girl name.