Chiara Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Chiara originates from Italian, derived from the Latin 'clarus', meaning bright or clear. It evolved from the historical form Clara. The name is associated with traits of brightness and clarity, and it has no biblical relevance. Chiara gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages due to Saint Clare of Assisi. Today, it is perceived as an elegant name, with notable bearers in fashion and film.
The name Chiara is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha 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, Chiara has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling 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, 'Chiara' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7274th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3048th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2124th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1395th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1407th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Chiara' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chiara"
Pronunciation
/kiˈɑːrə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Chiara is derived from the Latin word 'clarus', meaning 'clear' or 'bright'.
Meaning
bright, clear
Language Evolution
Clara, Chiara
Historical Usage
Chiara gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages, particularly due to Saint Clare of Assisi, who founded the Order of the Poor Ladies.
Variants & Derivatives
Clara, Claire, Chiari
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Chiara is viewed as a beautiful and elegant name, often associated with brightness and clarity.
Famous People
Chiara Ferragni - Italian fashion blogger and entrepreneur, Chiara Mastroianni - French actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chiara"
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 "Chiara"
"Chiara" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7274th of 12526 | 45 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3048th of 19264 | 366 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2124th of 27321 | 918 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1395th of 35406 | 2,426 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1407th of 30306 | 1,944 |
Regional Popularity of "Chiara" 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 "Chiara" 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) |
- |
61.07% 2127th/3483 |
- |
67.01% 2710th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
93.54% 3447th/3685 |
30.82% 1379th/4475 |
68.81% 3574th/5194 |
32.37% 2045th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.00% 2016th/4582 |
15.57% 804th/5164 |
26.01% 1902nd/7313 |
16.43% 1226th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
55.37% 2206th/3984 |
18.63% 836th/4487 |
24.71% 1686th/6822 |
19.81% 1243rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chiara"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chiara" 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.