Chiara is a distinctive choice, ranked #580 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Chiara in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#580
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About the Name Chiara
Chiara has held its ground, ranked #580 in 2025 and never far from its best of #478 in 1997 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Chiara is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Chiara in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Chiara
Chiara Corbella Petrillo — Chiara Corbella Petrillo was an Italian Catholic public speaker and a mother known for her faith amidst her battle with cancer.
Chiara Francini — Chiara Francini is an Italian actress, comedian and author.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Chiara
Unlikely. With around 68 UK babies named Chiara per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Chiara in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Chiara is rising: up 169 places since 2020, to #580 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #478 in 1997.
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 Calligaris and Chiara Nappi. Short summaries for each appear below.
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.
68
UK babies named Chiara (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 169 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
Almost certainly the only Chiara in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
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 Lubich was an Italian teacher and author who founded the Focolare Movement, which aims to bring unity among people and promote universal family.
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.