Cierra
Cierra is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Mountain range or saw.
Origin and history
Cierra is a modern American variant of Sierra, derived from the Spanish word for mountain range or saw. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, peak-ranking alongside other nature-inspired names.
Popularity in the United States
27,623 babies in the United States have been named Cierra since 1880. It ranks #877 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1800.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- TX (7 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- 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 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,708 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,056 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,318 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,222 |
| 2020-2029 | 301 |
Famous people named Cierra
- Cierra Ramirez: Actress, Singer
- Cierra Runge: Swimmer, Olympian
Nicknames
Cece, Cee, Cici
Fun facts
- Cierra emerged in the U.S. during the late 1980s and 1990s as part of a trend replacing 'S' with 'C' in nature names like Sierra.
- The name originates from the Spanish word 'sierra', which literally means 'saw' and refers to a jagged mountain ridge.