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Ciarra

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Pronounced see-AIR-ah /siˈɛr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling blending the Irish Ciara, 'dark; black' (feminine of Ciaran), with the Spanish Sierra, 'mountain range'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dark; a mountain range: Ciarra blends Ciara and Sierra. Warm and lyrical (said 'see-AIR-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIrish, Spanish
MeaningA spelling blending the Irish Ciara, 'dark; black' (feminine of Ciaran), with the Spanish Sierra, 'mountain range'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10419 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,352

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719792024

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

Ciarra is a spelling blending the Irish Ciara, 'dark; black' (feminine of Ciaran), with the Spanish Sierra, 'mountain range' (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'see-AIR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, as a Ciara/Sierra variant. Rare, dark-and-mountainous at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ciarra is a spelling blending the Irish Ciara, 'dark; black', with the Spanish Sierra, 'mountain range' — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'see-AIR-ah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Ciarra — Irish/Spanish; Ciara/Sierra; routes layered

Variations

CiaraSierra

Nicknames

Cia

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If you like Ciarra…

Ciara— the Irish root name
Sierra— the Spanish root name
Kiara— a kin -iara name
Cierra— a fellow spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ciarra mean?

Ciarra blends the Irish Ciara ('dark; black') with the Spanish Sierra ('mountain range'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ciarra?

It's said see-AIR-ah /siˈɛr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ciarra a boy or girl name?

Ciarra is a girl's name.

How popular is Ciarra?

Ciarra is a rare name in the U.S.

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