Ceara Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ceara is an Irish name meaning 'dark' or 'black', derived from the Irish word 'cear'. It has evolved through various historical forms and has been used since the early medieval period. Today, it is regarded as a modern name with strong Irish roots, often symbolizing beauty and depth, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Ceara is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ceara has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ceara' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12006th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2281st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3702nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18924th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ceara' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ceara"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛərə/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Ceara is derived from the Irish word 'cear', meaning 'dark' or 'black'. It is often associated with a feminine form of the word, suggesting a connection to darkness or blackness.
Meaning
dark, black
Language Evolution
Ceara (modern Irish), Ceathair (Old Irish), Cearbh (Middle Irish)
Historical Usage
Ceara has been used in Ireland since the early medieval period, but it gained popularity outside of Ireland in the 20th century due to increased interest in Irish names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kiera, Ciara, Cearagh
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Ceara is seen as a unique and modern name with strong ties to Irish heritage, often associated with beauty and depth.
Famous People
Ceara McAuliffe (Irish actress), Ceara O'Neill (Irish author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ceara"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ceara"
"Ceara" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12006th of 19264 | 28 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2281st of 27321 | 828 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3702nd of 35406 | 624 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18924th of 30306 | 30 |
Regional Popularity of "Ceara" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ceara" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.96% 1878th/3685 |
56.76% 2540th/4475 |
47.96% 2491st/5194 |
53.57% 3384th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
77.13% 3534th/4582 |
52.38% 2705th/5164 |
70.46% 5153rd/7313 |
63.37% 4729th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ceara"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ceara" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.