Dark-haired or little dark one
Kierra is a modern American variant of the Irish name Ciara. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar', which translates to 'dark' or 'black', originally used to describe someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
Less common today
Kierra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #316 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-nominated gospel singer
Olympic swimmer for Canada
