Keira is a distinctive choice, ranked #415 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Keira in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#415
US Rank #609
About the Name Keira
Keira has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 121 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #33 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Keira is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #609 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Keira
Unlikely. With around 103 UK babies named Keira per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keira in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Keira has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 121 places in the last five years. Its peak was #33 in 2006. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Keira is more popular in the UK (#415) than in the US (#609). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Keira include: Keira Barry — Keira Kathleen Barry is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).; Keira D'Amato — Keira D'Amato is an American distance runner..
Keira ranks #609 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
103
UK babies named Keira (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 121 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Keira
Likely around 1 other Keira in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Keira
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Keira Kathleen Barry is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She has previously played for Manchester United and represented England at multiple youth international levels.
Keira D'Amato is an American distance runner. She is the American half marathon record holder with a time of 1:06:39 at the 2023 Gold Coast Half marathon on July 1, 2023.