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Cierra

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Pronounced see-EHR-uh /si.ˈɛɹ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Mountain rangeMedium

In 30 seconds: Cierra is an English girl's name meaning 'mountain range', a respelling in the Sierra family.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningMountain range
U.S. rank (2024)#2886 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births57 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 27,560

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819782024

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

History & Origin

Cierra carries the meaning 'mountain range', tying it to the word sierra, and is treated here as an English variant. It sits among a cluster of related spellings such as Sierra, Ciera and Ciara. The actress Cierra Ramirez is a current bearer.

The soft opening and rolling double-r give the name a smooth, flowing sound. Its many near-identical spellings show how fluid the Ciara and Sierra family has become.

Did you know? Cierra is a spelling variant of Sierra, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'mountain range' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Cierra — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CiaraCieraSierraCearaCearra

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Cierra Ramirez (1995–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Cierra Burdick (1993–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Cierra…

Sierra— Shares Cierra's 'mountain range' meaning in its base spelling.
Ciara— A closely related variation listed alongside Cierra.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Cierra mean?

Cierra is usually explained as meaning 'mountain range' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Cierra?

It's commonly said see-EHR-uh /si.ˈɛɹ.ə/.

Is Cierra a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Cierra is used as a girl name.

How popular is Cierra?

In 2024, Cierra ranked #2886 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.