Kiara Name Meaning

The meaning of Kiara is “bright and shining.” The name is symbolic of inner strength, wisdom and a radiant spirit. It is a name that is often associated with light, clarity, and confidence.

Origins of the Name Kiara

The name Kiara is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word “ciara” which means “bright, shining.” It’s a variant of the name Chiara, which means “light, clear, famous.” The name was first used in Italy and was later introduced to other countries such as the United States.

Popularity of the Name Kiara

One of the most popular characters to bear the name Kiara is from the Disney movie “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride.” The character Kiara is the daughter of Simba and Nala, and she is a strong, independent lioness who goes on her own adventure and eventually becomes the queen of the Pride Lands.

Another popular Kiara in pop culture is Kiara Advani, a popular Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films.

The name Kiara has been steadily rising in popularity in recent years. According to the Social Security Administration, the name Kiara has been in the top 1000 names given to baby girls in the United States since 1983. Its popularity has continued to grow, and it has been in the top 100 names given to baby girls since 2015.

Final Thoughts on the Name Kiara

In conclusion, Kiara is a name with a rich history and a beautiful meaning. It has been popularized by characters in pop culture and has continued to grow in popularity in recent years. Whether you’re naming a lioness or a little girl, Kiara is a name that is sure to shine bright.

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Kiara Name Popularity

How popular is the name Kiara? Here’s everything we know.

Year Rank # Births % Births
1910 0 0%
1911 0 0%
1912 0 0%
1913 0 0%
1914 0 0%
1915 0 0%
1916 0 0%
1917 0 0%
1918 0 0%
1919 0 0%
1920 0 0%
1921 0 0%
1922 0 0%
1923 0 0%
1924 0 0%
1925 0 0%
1926 0 0%
1927 0 0%
1928 0 0%
1929 0 0%
1930 0 0%
1931 0 0%
1932 0 0%
1933 0 0%
1934 0 0%
1935 0 0%
1936 0 0%
1937 0 0%
1938 0 0%
1939 0 0%
1940 0 0%
1941 0 0%
1942 0 0%
1943 0 0%
1944 0 0%
1945 0 0%
1946 0 0%
1947 0 0%
1948 0 0%
1949 0 0%
1950 0 0%
1951 0 0%
1952 0 0%
1953 0 0%
1954 0 0%
1955 0 0%
1956 0 0%
1957 0 0%
1958 0 0%
1959 0 0%
1960 0 0%
1961 0 0%
1962 0 0%
1963 0 0%
1964 0 0%
1965 0 0%
1966 0 0%
1967 0 0%
1968 0 0%
1969 0 0%
1970 0 0%
1971 0 0%
1972 0 0%
1973 0 0%
1974 0 0%
1975 0 0%
1976 0 0%
1977 2,378 7 0.0005%
1978 0 0%
1979 2,271 11 0.0008%
1980 3,048 5 0.0003%
1981 2,035 17 0.0012%
1982 1,610 31 0.0021%
1983 1,627 28 0.0019%
1984 1,461 36 0.0024%
1985 1,275 56 0.0037%
1986 1,267 56 0.0037%
1987 1,107 83 0.0054%
1988 827 171 0.011%
1989 115 2,595 0.1608%
1990 171 1,674 0.101%
1991 173 1,720 0.1055%
1992 194 1,535 0.0962%
1993 193 1,496 0.096%
1994 201 1,433 0.0934%
1995 204 1,428 0.0948%
1996 211 1,367 0.0913%
1997 237 1,245 0.0842%
1998 171 1,723 0.1151%
1999 78 4,022 0.2686%
2000 130 2,552 0.1671%
2001 144 2,276 0.1511%
2002 155 2,088 0.1393%
2003 173 1,868 0.1228%
2004 186 1,822 0.1195%
2005 159 2,141 0.14%
2006 184 1,887 0.1205%
2007 210 1,599 0.1013%
2008 243 1,400 0.0906%
2009 278 1,142 0.0764%
2010 318 962 0.0668%
2011 316 950 0.0667%
2012 342 890 0.0625%
2013 307 1,003 0.0704%
2014 346 905 0.0621%
2015 393 771 0.053%
2016 380 814 0.0565%
2017 346 851 0.061%
2018 327 920 0.067%
2019 291 1,064 0.0786%
2020 314 963 0.0757%
2021 334 870 0.0712%
2022 257 1,186 0.0899%

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Names Like Kiara

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What names are variants of Kiara?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Kiara.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Keearra

Black

Irish

Keira

Black

Irish

Kiarra

Bright, famous; black

Latin

Kierra

Black; lord

Irish


What names sound like Kiara?

If you like how Kiara sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Kiara.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Kaara

Beloved; friend

Latin

Kara

A short form of Karen.

Latin

Kiera

Lord

Greek

Kira

Black

Irish

Kirra

Lord

Greek


What names are similar to Kiara?

Find a name that’s like Kiara, but just a little bit different.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Chiara

Bright, famous

Latin

Kia

Hill; pure

African, Scandinavian


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27 Comments

  1. Love this name for years before we started trying to get pregnant. It’s from the Lion King 2, Simba’s daughter.

  2. I like it’s meaning.

  3. We love Kiara. Top of our girl list. So pretty!

  4. Gorgeous! Brimming with elegance!

  5. I love this name the lion king is my favorite movie

  6. Love! Graceful and classy!

  7. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

  8. My name is Kiara My parents named me after the movie Lion King, I hear that the name Kiara means “princess” or “gods precious gift” also “bright” & “light” but it’s a vary cool name so far I’ve never meet anyone with the same name as me I like to think “kiara” is a unique name.

    • heyyyyy my name is Kiara too from the same movie

      • Please take the time to read my story of Kiara’s name and meaning she was born February 15,1989,she passed away 06/07/08 loved Christmas, Valentine’s Day,I was in Labor on Valentine’s Day,She Loved Her Birthday as well she wasn’t selfish she would give her presents and Valentine’s Day Gifts away because she had it up until the day she passed away,she called and told everyone that she loved them before she passed away she knew she was going to pass away,she wanted me to cook her some Rotel Cheese Dip We call them Party Wings The Wing and Drumstick and make her my famous Banana Pudding,On the day she passed I didn’t want to believe her,I said why are you telling me this I love you too,you know I don’t like calls like this, I’m cooking your Favorite Foods and I need you to help me carry all the groceries because I lived up the street from a store called HEB in San Antonio, Texas,she laughed and that was the last I heard from Kiara KeKe May she Rest in Heaven Amen! Oh yeah I wonder if she’s the oldest Kiara besides the guy group called Kiara that’s where I get her name from look them up they said it means To make a difference, which she did life hasn’t been the same without her.

    • Same !!! I have not meet anyone so far but, you now! How cool. My mom got from the lion king too! 🙂

    • I named my Daughter Kiara February 15,1989 after a group of Called Kiara I loved the group loved the song loved what they said about the name Kiara means to make a difference on BET With Donnie Simpson I loved the Little girl in my stomach I was 14 years old she was my 2nd child,she walked at 7months started at 6 months yes she was very advanced,she had my 1st.Grand Daughter at the age of 14 as well,she passed away in June. 06/07/2008, I miss her so much,her Daughter gave me my first GG’BABY Great Grandson A year ago her Daughter was 20 yrs.old yes she did well she’s 21 as of today she did way better than KeKe and Grandma just wanted to stop and say hello Kiara there’s another story of Kiara’s a friend noticed I cried all the time for my Keke she named one of her Twins Kiara in 2010 The other is Tiara Kiara was in the hospital longer than Tiara they didn’t expect her to live I got upset because she named her Twins after my Daughter she came and asked me the spelling of Keke’s name I told her didn’t know what she was about to do until she had them she rhymed Tiara off Kiara,Kiara made it she has a rod in her neck she fought for her little life she’s beautiful both girls are she has to live with her head tilted to the side the rest of her life,she lived and I just had to say something about Kiara the name so continue to Shine my Daughter will always shine I shine as well name is Sophie Lee R.I.P. In Our Loving Father The Almighty In Your Son Jesus Name Amen! Jesus Is The Truth The Light That’ll Never Go Out He Rose on the 3rd.Day Remember He Died For Us All. That Early Sunday Morning Remember That Little One.

      • Don’t post tmi

    • I wish I felt unique. Like you guys but all the women and girls in my family have that name

  9. Pretty!

  10. Love the name Kiara. Beautiful and elegant!

  11. Kiara means princess in Swahili hence why in The Lion King Simba named his daughter Kiara because she was his/the princess

  12. Kiara means princess hence why in The Lion King Simba named his daughter Kiara because she was his/the princess

    • Forgot to say In Swahili

  13. Very beautiful and elegant!

  14. We named our daughter Kiara. It fits her perfect. Very sweet and also beautiful!

  15. Stunning and elegant. Love the name Kiara (pronounced key are a)!

  16. The reason I named my Shepherd Kiara is because Kiara, on “The Lion King,” was always getting into trouble … but she knew better.
    She was a Princess and when the “King” spoke to her (in a kind way to discipline her) she was always submissive and respectful. She would sit and LISTEN and PAYATTENTION!
    But she sure loved to run and play. 🙂
    I love her chatacter and my Shepherd is just like her.

    To sum it up …
    She is of Authority, loves to have Fun and Listens with Respect.

  17. She my world

  18. Bc I love the lion king movies

  19. My husband is Irish and I’m from Honduras, we expected for our baby girl to have black hair at birth and she did, Kiara means black hair in Irish

    • What part
      Of Honduras?


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