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Tierra

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Pronounced tee-AIR-ah /tiˈɛr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish tierra, 'earth, land, ground' (from Latin terra)High

In 30 seconds: Earth and land: Tierra is Spanish for 'earth, land'. Grounded, warm, and lyrical — a name rooted in the soil.

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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish

MeaningFrom Spanish tierra, 'earth, land, ground' (from Latin terra)

U.S. rank (2025)#5703 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 14,940

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

Tierra comes from Spanish tierra, 'earth, land, ground' (from Latin terra). A grounded, lyrical nature word-name across Latino and African American communities.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, earth at the root, and grounded.

Did you know? Tierra means 'earth, land' in Spanish (from Latin terra) — a grounded, warm nature word-name, popular in Latino and African American families.

Overall data confidence 80%

Spanish references — tierra — etymology

Variations

TieraTyerraSierra

Nicknames

Tia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tierra mean?

Tierra is Spanish for 'earth, land, ground'.

How do you pronounce Tierra?

It's said tee-AIR-ah /tiˈɛr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tierra a boy or girl name?

Tierra is a girl's name.

How popular is Tierra?

Tierra is a rare name in the U.S.