Keir

Keir Meaning & Origin

About Keir
The name "Keir" is of Scottish and Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cearr," meaning "dark-haired" or "dusky." It is a unisex name that is often given to boys and girls alike. People with the name Keir are often described as intelligent, creative, and independent individuals who possess a strong sense of determination and leadership qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Keir are male.

Keir Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 17.65% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 R
🌐 IPA
/kir/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keir in Braille

Here's how to represent Keir in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Keir in braille

How to Spell the Name Keir in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Keir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Keir in sign language

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