Ciemniak was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Dunkelwald.
The place is now called Ciemniak and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkelwald | German Empire | Goldberg | 1939 |
| Ciemniak | Under Polish administration | Złotoryja | 1945 |
| Ciemniak | Poland | Jelenia Góra | 1992 |