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Cyera

sye-RAH · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Sierra or a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1997
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Cyera since 1988

Babies named Cyera per year in U.S. Social Security records.

510151990200020102020Most births 1997Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s7
1990s64
2000s78
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Cyera is a rare modern name that first appeared in United States records in 1988. It reached its highest usage in 1997, but has never been common enough to rank nationally. The name's trajectory has been stable over decades, suggesting it is chosen by a small number of parents each year who are drawn to its melodic sound. Though its exact origins are unclear, Cyera is likely an invented spelling influenced by names like Sierra or Cyra. With no recorded top states, it remains a truly uncommon choice, prized for its uniqueness rather than its history.

Cyera is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling or variant of Sierra (from Spanish sierra 'mountain range') or a creative combination of sounds with the fashionable -era suffix. First recorded in the United States in 1988, it saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1997. Its origin remains uncertain, and it may have simply been invented for its pleasant sound.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Cy, Cici

Variants: Sierra, Cyra, Ciera

Sibling names for Cyera

Names that share Cyera's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maya, Kira, Alia, Sienna, Laura

Brothers: Liam, Ethan, Caleb, Noah, Owen

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Cyera mean?
The meaning of Cyera is not definitively known. It may be a variant of Sierra, which means 'mountain range' in Spanish, but it could also be a modern invented name.
How popular is the name Cyera?
Cyera has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its peak usage was in 1997, but it remains rare.
Is Cyera a boy or girl name?
Cyera is primarily used for girls.