Kierra
Kierra is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Dark-haired or mountain chain (derived from Ciara/Sierra variants).
Origin and history
Kierra is a modern American name that originated as a variant of Ciara or Sierra, influenced by names like Kiera. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The name offers a contemporary, phonetic blend of traditional Gaelic and Spanish sound patterns.
Popularity in the United States
15,664 babies in the United States have been named Kierra since 1880. It ranks #1241 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.2 %)
- GA (7.3 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- CA (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 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,221 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,469 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,188 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,479 |
| 2020-2029 | 282 |
Famous people named Kierra
- Kierra Sheard: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Kiki, Kie
Fun facts
- Kierra experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- The name combines the Irish roots of Ciara with the Spanish aesthetic of Sierra.