How Many People Are Named Ciarah?
Complete statistics for the name Ciarah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ciarah, a very rare female name, only 257 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 1,283,403 Americans. That's pretty unique! It peaked in popularity back in 2005 with 31 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 260 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ciarah Through the Generations
Ciarah, a name that's been around since 2005 but hasn't quite caught on, stands out for its rarity. With only 260 recorded births in the US throughout history, it's a name that's truly special. The majority of those named Ciarah are under 30, with 214 under-30s compared to 46 aged 30-60, showing how modern and trendy this name really is. As of now, the trend shows a decline, but it remains a distinctive choice for parents looking for something unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ciarah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ciarah
How Many People Have the Name Ciarah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 257 people in the United States currently share the name Ciarah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,283,403 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ciarah a Common or Rare Name?
Ciarah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ciarah Mean?
Ciarah means "creative variant of Ciara" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ciarah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ciarah Most Popular?
The name Ciarah reached peak popularity in 2005, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ciarah?
Approximately 257 people named Ciarah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 260. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,283,403 Americans.
Is Ciarah a rare name?
Ciarah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,283,403 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ciarah mean?
Ciarah means "creative variant of Ciara" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ciarah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ciarah are male and 100% are female.
When was Ciarah most popular?
Ciarah peaked in 2005 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.