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Chiara

“Bright” — Italian origin

Girl's name · #1066 in the US (2025) · Trending

Chiara is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1951, it stood at #1066 in 2025; about 5,900 girls have been named Chiara along the way.

Around the world: #21 in Switzerland (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 13 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Chiaras

• Chiara Lubich — Italian founder of the Focolare Movement (1920–2008)
• Chiara Mastroianni — French actress
• Chiara Ferragni — Italian fashion blogger and influencer (1987-)
• Chiara Siracusa — Maltese singer
• Chiara Appendino — Italian politician (1984)

In stories & tradition

• Chiara Farrell — The Fruit of Grisaia

What Chiaras become

Among 905 notable people named Chiara:

Scientists & scholars appear 1.84× more often than among typical names — e.g. Chiara Daraio, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics.

Similar names: Oriana · Kiari · Yara · Margaux · Quincy · Giulia

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