Ciera
Ciera is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dark-haired; mountain range.
Origin and history
Ciera is a modern variant of the name Sierra or Ciara, drawing roots from both the Spanish word for mountain range and the Irish name meaning dark or black-haired. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s. While usage has significantly declined in recent years, it remains a recognized modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
11,367 babies in the United States have been named Ciera since 1880. It ranks #1515 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2029.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.6 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- TX (6 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,383 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,605 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,810 |
| 2010-2019 | 492 |
| 2020-2029 | 72 |
Famous people named Ciera
- Ciera Payton: Actress, Writer
- Ciera Runge: Swimmer, Olympian
Nicknames
Cece, Cie
Fun facts
- Ciera arose as a creative blended spelling combining the Irish name Ciara and the Spanish word Sierra.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1990s.