Dark or black-haired
Kier is an anglicized form of the Irish name Ciar, derived from the Old Irish word 'ciar' meaning 'dark' or 'black'. It was historically used to describe someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. While rare as a standalone name, it shares roots with the more common Kieran.
Less common today
Kier isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,145 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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