Kiara

girlItalian / IrishChristian

Kiara is an girl name of Italian / Irish origin, meaning “Bright, clear; or little dark one”.

MeaningBright, clear; or little dark one
GenderGirl
OriginItalian / Irish
Pronunciationkee-AHR-uh
TraditionModern & Classic, Christian
Used inUnited States, India, Italy, Worldwide

Meaning and origin of Kiara

Kiara has two sources that look alike. It can be a respelling of the Italian Chiara, from Latin clara, bright or clear, the name of St Clare of Assisi; or a variant of the Irish Ciara, from ciar, dark. It is not a Sanskrit name, though it is now very popular in India, partly thanks to the actress Kiara Advani. It was also popularised by the Disney film The Lion King II.

Is Kiara a religious name?

The name has no religious meaning in itself; through Chiara it can be linked to St Clare, founder of the Poor Clares, and through Ciara to an Irish saint.

How popular is Kiara?

Popular in many countries, including India and the US.

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Spellings and variants of Kiara

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kiara mean?

Kiara means 'Bright, clear; or little dark one'. It is of Italian / Irish origin.

Does Kiara have a religious meaning?

The name has no religious meaning in itself; through Chiara it can be linked to St Clare, founder of the Poor Clares, and through Ciara to an Irish saint.

How do you pronounce Kiara?

Kiara is pronounced kee-AHR-uh.

Is Kiara a boy or girl name?

Kiara is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.