Holding steady.
Popularity of Kierrah since 1990
Babies named Kierrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kierrah is a modern respelling that has never broken into the U.S. top 1000, with its peak year in 1996 being the highest recorded usage. The name's trajectory has been stable, and it was first recorded in 1990. While no top states are reported, the name reflects the late 20th century trend of respelling established names like Kiera and Ciara to create distinctive identities. Its sustained but uncommon usage suggests it remains a choice for parents seeking a unique twist on a familiar sound.
Kierrah is a modern phonetic respelling of names like Kiera (from Irish Ciara, meaning 'dark-haired') or the Gaelic Ciara. The variant spelling with a double 'r' and 'ah' ending emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend of creative respellings to differentiate from more established forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiki, Kier
Sibling names for Kierrah
Names that share Kierrah's style, for a brother or sister.
