MallowbyNames

Tiarra

tee-ARR-uh · Probably a modern coinage derived from the word 'tiara', a jeweled crown, possibly influenced by names like Tiara or Sierra.

Peak popularity
1994
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1995

Declining since 1995.

Popularity of Tiarra since 1972

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

67133200198020002020Most births 1991Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s49
1980s854
1990s1,737
2000s742
2010s150
2020s24

Meaning & origin

Tiarra is a modern invented name, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1972. It likely draws from the word 'tiara', a jeweled crown, and shares stylistic similarities with names like Tiara and Sierra. The name experienced its peak usage in 1994, a year that saw its highest recorded number of births. Since around 1995, its popularity has been steadily falling, reflecting a general decline in names of this style. As of 2025, Tiarra does not appear in the national top 1000, ranking as a relatively uncommon choice. Its trajectory places it firmly among late 20th-century coinages that rose and fell with naming trends of the era.

Tiarra is a modern invented name, likely formed from the word 'tiara', referring to a decorative crown worn on formal occasions. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names such as Tiara, Sierra, and Kiara. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1972 and saw its peak usage in the 1990s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tia, Rara, T

Variants: Tiara, Teara, Tiyara

Sibling names for Tiarra

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tiarra mean?
Tiarra is likely a modern coinage derived from the word 'tiara', a jeweled crown, and may also be influenced by names like Tiara or Sierra.
How popular is the name Tiarra?
Tiarra first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1972. It peaked in 1994 and has been declining in use since around 1995. As of 2025, it is not ranked in the top 1000 names.
Is Tiarra a boy or girl name?
Tiarra is almost exclusively used for girls.