Ciera

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Pronounced see-EH-rah /siˈɛr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Sierra — from the Spanish sierra, 'a mountain range; a saw-toothed ridge'; a nature/word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A mountain range: Ciera spells Sierra. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'see-EH-rah').

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Origin LowSpanish

MeaningA spelling of Sierra — from the Spanish sierra, 'a mountain range; a saw-toothed ridge'; a nature/word-name; we note the word

U.S. rank (2025)#11153 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 11,367

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

Ciera is a spelling of Sierra — from the Spanish sierra, 'a mountain range; a saw-toothed ridge'; a nature/word-name (we note the word). A lyrical, classic name (said 'see-EH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Sierra. Rare in this form, a-mountain-range at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sierra means 'a mountain range' in Spanish (a saw-toothed ridge) — Ciera is a spelling, lyrical and nature-rooted (we note the word; said 'see-EH-rah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Sierra — Spanish; word-name

Variations

SierraCiaraCierra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ciera mean?

Ciera spells Sierra — Spanish 'a mountain range; a saw-toothed ridge'. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Ciera?

It's said see-EH-rah /siˈɛr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ciera a boy or girl name?

Ciera is a girl's name.

How popular is Ciera?

Ciera is a rare spelling in the U.S.