Sun, beam of light, or dark-haired
Kirah is a modern variation with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Persian name Kira, meaning 'sun,' or the Irish name Ciara, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'little dark one.' In some contexts, it is also associated with the Hebrew name Keziah.
Less common today
Kirah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,920 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
