Declining since 1993, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Ciera since 1979
Babies named Ciera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 2,383 |
| 1990s | 5,605 |
| 2000s | 2,810 |
| 2010s | 492 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Ciera first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979, with a notable peak in 1993 when it ranked 10,917th. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting the broader trajectory of many creatively spelled names from the 1990s. The name's appeal likely stems from its melodic sound and flexibility of origin, whether linked to Irish roots or inspired by the Sierra mountain range. In 2025, Ciera was given to approximately 1 in every 200,908 newborns, placing it well outside the top 1,000 most common names. Although its top states are not recorded, the name saw its greatest use during the 1990s, a decade that favored similar-sounding names like Samantha and Kayla.
Ciera emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely as a variant of the Irish name Ciara (meaning 'dark' or 'black') or as a feminization of the place name Sierra (Spanish for 'mountain range'). The spelling with a 'C' instead of an 'S' may reflect a desire for a unique yet familiar sound. Its rise in the 1990s aligns with the trend of creative, phonetically spelled names.
Where Ciera is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cici, Cia
Sibling names for Ciera
Names that share Ciera's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Ciera
Names whose popularity has moved with Ciera's over the last 50 years.
