Dark-haired or dark-complexioned
Keari is a modern phonetic variation of the Irish name Ciara or Keira. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar', which was used to describe someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. While rare in its current spelling, it shares a long history with its traditional Irish roots.
Less common today
Keari isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,860 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).