Clear, bright, or famous
Kiyara is a modern phonetic variant of the name Chiara or Kiara. It is often associated with the Italian Chiara, meaning clear or bright, but also has roots in Swahili where it can mean 'bright' or 'shining'. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a creative, contemporary spelling of these traditional roots.
Less common today
Kiyara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,537 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard' · The Lion Guard
