Cera

♀ Girl

Pronounced SAIR-uh /ˈsɛr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Cera reads as a variant of Sera or Sarah, from Hebrew for 'princess; noblewoman', or as a spelling of the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired'). Which route a family intends is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, short name: Cera echoes Sera/Sarah ('princess') or Ciara ('dark-haired') (said 'SAIR-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, Irish

MeaningCera reads as a variant of Sera or Sarah, from Hebrew for 'princess; noblewoman', or as a spelling of the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired'). Which route a family intends is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#11142 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,410

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cera reads as a variant of Sera or Sarah, from Hebrew for 'princess', or of the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired'). The two routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'SAIR-uh').

For girls in the U.S. it appears only rarely. Short, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Cera can trace to Sarah ('princess') or the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired') — a compact, gentle name whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'SAIR-uh').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Cera — Sera/Sarah or Ciara variant; routes uncertain

Variations

SeraCiaraCira

Nicknames

CeeRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cera mean?

Cera reads as a variant of Sera/Sarah ('princess') or Ciara ('dark-haired'); the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cera?

It's said SAIR-uh /ˈsɛr.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cera a boy or girl name?

Cera is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cera?

Cera is a rare name for girls in the U.S.