Kiara

Kiara is a modern English name that arose primarily as a variant spelling of Chiara, the Italian form of Clara, which derives from Latin clarus meaning bright or clear. It may also have been influenced by the Irish name Ciara, from Old Irish ciar meaning dark, giving the name two quite distinct etymological pulls depending on its use. The name gained wide popularity in English-speaking countries from the late twentieth century onward, boosted in part by its appearance as a character name in popular media. Related forms include Chiara, Clara, Claire, and Ciara.