Rising since 2022, #2,719 for girls today.
Popularity of Cierra since 1978
Babies named Cierra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 3,708 |
| 1990s | 14,056 |
| 2000s | 8,318 |
| 2010s | 1,222 |
| 2020s | 301 |
Meaning & origin
Cierra entered the U.S. naming pool in 1978, and its peak popularity came in 1997, when it ranked highest among all years. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2022, reflecting a possible revival of interest. As of 2025, it ranked 2,719th, with about 1 in 25,512 baby girls receiving the name. The variant spelling Cierra is most popular in states like New York, Texas, and Florida, which often favor creative spellings. Although its meaning ties to the Spanish 'sierra', the name is distinctly American in its modern usage.
Cierra is a spelling variant of the name Sierra, which comes from the Spanish word 'sierra', meaning 'saw' or 'mountain range'. The name first appeared in the United States in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the popularity of Sierra and other nature-related names. While Sierra has direct ties to Spanish geography, the variant spelling Cierra is an American English coinage.
Where Cierra 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: Cece, Cici, Sierra
Sibling names for Cierra
Names that share Cierra's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Cierra
Names whose popularity has moved with Cierra's over the last 50 years.
