How Many People Are Named Kiera?

Complete statistics for the name Kiera: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kiera
Very Rare
Irish

Kiera, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 15,433 Americans today, making it quite unique. With an estimated 21,383 people named Kiera living in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 2007.

~21,383
Living in US
1 in 15,433
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,521
Worldwide Bearers
#71,220
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
21,383
🇵🇭 Philippines
27
🇹🇭 Thailand
22
🇲🇾 Malaysia
12
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
9
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
8
🇨🇳 China
6
🇷🇺 Russia
5
🇫🇷 France
5
🇩🇰 Denmark
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
18 (0%)
♀ Female
21,364 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
16,278
Would be under 30 (75%)
5,351
Would be 30–60 (25%)
20
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 21,649 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kiera Through the Generations

Kiera has seen its heyday and now shows signs of decline, but it remains a name strongly associated with younger generations. Born in 2007, the peak year saw 1,147 births, and today, 75% of those named Kiera are under 30, indicating its status as a modern choice. The age distribution reveals 16,278 under-30s, 5,351 aged 30-60, and just 20 over 60, painting a picture of a name that's here to stay among the young.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,880
New York 1,663
Pennsylvania 1,176
Texas 1,136
Florida 945
Illinois 885
Ohio 854
Michigan 750
New Jersey 701
Georgia 665

✨ Similar Names to Kiera

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kiera's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Kiera

How Many People Have the Name Kiera?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,383 people in the United States currently share the name Kiera. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,433 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kiera a Common or Rare Name?

Kiera 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.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kiera in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kiera Most Popular?

The name Kiera reached peak popularity in 2007, with 1,147 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 Kiera?

Approximately 21,383 people named Kiera live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,649. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,433 Americans.

Is Kiera a rare name?

Kiera is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,433 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kiera mean?

The meaning and origin of Kiera are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Kiera more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kiera are male and 100% are female.

When was Kiera most popular?

Kiera peaked in 2007 with 1,147 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US21,383
All-Time Births21,649
1 in X1 in 15,433
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2007
World Rank#71,220
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.