Cierra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSEE-uh-rah / /ˈsiː.ə.rə/Spanish; English
Meaning
Spanish: 'sierra' (mountain range); English: variant of Sierra
Historical & Cultural Background
Cierra is derived from the Spanish word 'sierra,' which refers to a mountain range. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. It is often associated with nature and strength due to its meaning. Cierra is sometimes considered a modern variation of the name Sierra, which has similar roots.
Trend Summary
Cierra has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sierra
International Variants
- Cierra (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cierra was first seen in the United States in 1978. Cierra has ranked as high as #368 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Cierra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cierra (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 41 |
| 1983 | 58 |
| 1984 | 67 |
| 1985 | 456 |
| 1986 | 688 |
| 1987 | 784 |
| 1988 | 725 |
| 1989 | 859 |
| 1990 | 1,043 |
| 1991 | 1,014 |
| 1992 | 1,052 |
| 1993 | 1,403 |
| 1994 | 1,415 |
| 1995 | 1,596 |
| 1996 | 1,596 |
| 1997 | 1,677 |
| 1998 | 1,687 |
| 1999 | 1,573 |
| 2000 | 1,383 |
| 2001 | 1,372 |
| 2002 | 1,269 |
| 2003 | 1,076 |
| 2004 | 915 |
| 2005 | 756 |
| 2006 | 522 |
| 2007 | 409 |
| 2008 | 369 |
| 2009 | 247 |
| 2010 | 237 |
| 2011 | 185 |
| 2012 | 170 |
| 2013 | 139 |
| 2014 | 123 |
| 2015 | 109 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 65 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 60 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 57 |