Chiara is a distinctive choice, ranked #767 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Chiara in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#767
About the Name Chiara
Chiara is holding steady in the rankings at #767. It reached its peak of #478 in 1997 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Chiara is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Chiara
Unlikely. With around 49 UK babies named Chiara per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Chiara in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Chiara has held a stable position around #767 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #478 in 1997 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Chiara is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Chiara include: Chiara Francini — Chiara Francini is an Italian actress, comedian and author.; Chiara Calligaris — Chiara Calligaris is an Italian sailor.; Chiara Nappi — Chiara Rosanna Nappi is an Italian physicist..
Chiara does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Chiaras in the wild.
49
UK babies named Chiara (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 18 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Chiara
Likely around 1 other Chiara in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Chiara
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Chiara Corbella Petrillo was an Italian Catholic public speaker and a mother known for her faith amidst her battle with cancer. Chiara met her future husband Enrico Petrillo in 2002 when both were on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje.
Chiara Lubich was an Italian teacher and author who founded the Focolare Movement, which aims to bring unity among people and promote universal family. She was a charismatic figure who broke with many female stereotypes as early as the 1940s, opening a previously unheard of role for women in society and the Roman Catholic Church.
Alberto Di Chiara is an Italian former professional footballer, who played for Roma, Reggiana, Lecce, Fiorentina, Parma and Perugia, as well as for the Italy national side, as a winger and full back. He is the younger brother of the Italian footballer Stefano Di Chiara.
Chiara Badano was an Italian woman who has been beatified by the Roman Catholic Church. At age nine she joined the Focolare Movement and received the nickname "Luce" ("light") by the founder Chiara Lubich.