MallowbyNames

Quiera

kee-EHR-ah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1996
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Quiera since 1983

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

48121990200020102020Most births 1996Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s21
1990s80
2000s13
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Quiera is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983. It reached its peak year of use in 1996, but has never entered the top 1,000 nationally. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since its introduction, with occasional births each year. Because it does not appear in any top state lists, it remains a highly distinctive choice. Its origins are unclear; it may be a creative respelling of names like Keira or Sierra, or an entirely independent coinage. For parents seeking a unique and contemporary-sounding name with a soft, melodic quality, Quiera offers an uncommon option with no historical baggage.

Quiera is a modern feminine given name that first appeared in the United States in the 1980s. It may have been coined as a variant of names like Keira or Sierra, or formed from the fashionable sound elements 'Qui-' and '-era'. Its use has remained rare. The name has no known meaning in any established language.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Qui

Sibling names for Quiera

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

Sisters: Keira, Sierra, Kiara, Maya, Lila

Brothers: Kian, Liam, Ethan, Noah, Caleb

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Quiera mean?
The meaning of Quiera is uncertain. It is a modern name, possibly invented, with no established meaning.
How popular is the name Quiera?
Quiera has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its peak usage was in 1996, according to Social Security data.
Is Quiera a girl's name?
Yes, Quiera is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.