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SHAHR-luht
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Siara
GirlIrish· “variant of Ciara, "dark"”
- Meaning
- variant of Ciara, "dark"
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- see-AIR-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,406
- US babies 2025
- 75
- Best rank
- #1,715 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Siara
Siara is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Ciara, "dark"”.
Siara is a phonetic spelling of Ciara, from the Irish ciar, dark or black, so it is usually explained as dark-haired. In Ireland, Ciara is said KEER-uh, and Saint Ciara was an early Irish abbess. In the United States, Siara is more often said see-AIR-uh, which brings it close to Sierra and the singer known as Ciara, and the S spelling reflects that American pronunciation. It is worth deciding which sound you want, since both are common. Kiara and Keira are other names in the same sound family.
Popularity over time
Siara first appears in US Social Security records in 1983. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,715 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 119 babies. In 2025, 75 babies were named Siara, and it ranked #2,406 nationally. That is 241% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,088 in 2000, #4,174 in 2010, and #2,406 in 2025. Of the 2,132 US girls named Siara since records began, 30% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 613 babies. Since 2010, 713 more have been named Siara.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Marwa, Aulani, Azura, Josephina, and Catarina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Siara ranked highest in New Jersey, Washington, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #1022 | 7 |
| Washington | #1225 | 5 |
| New York | #1404 | 10 |
| Texas | #2369 | 9 |
| Florida | #2439 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Siara is usually pronounced see-AIR-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Siara
A few middle names that flow with Siara: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Siara
Similar names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siara mean?
Siara is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Ciara, "dark"”.
What is the origin of the name Siara?
Siara has Irish roots. Siara is a phonetic spelling of Ciara, from the Irish ciar, dark or black, so it is usually explained as dark-haired.
Is Siara a popular name?
Not especially. Siara ranked #2,406 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Siara a boy or girl name?
Siara is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Siara?
Siara is usually pronounced see-AIR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings