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soh-FEE-uh
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Cierra
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Spanish· “mountain range; variant of Sierra”
- Meaning
- mountain range; variant of Sierra
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Spanish
- Pronunciation
- see-AIR-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,727
- US babies 2025
- 63
- Best rank
- #180 (1997)
- Peak year
- 1998
Meaning and origin of Cierra
Cierra is an American (modern coinage) and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “mountain range; variant of Sierra”.
Cierra is a variant of Sierra, the Spanish word for a saw and, by extension, a jagged mountain range, as in the Sierra Nevada. The Cierra spelling gives the name a softer look while keeping the same sound. As a given name, Sierra and its variants became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century. Cierra feels outdoorsy, adventurous and friendly. It suits families who like nature-inspired names with a Spanish connection. Ci and Cici are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Cierra first appears in US Social Security records in 1978. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 24 different years, starting in 1985. Its best national rank was #180 in 1997, and the most babies received it in 1998, when 1,687 were named Cierra. In 2025, 63 babies were named Cierra, and it ranked #2,727 nationally. That is 42% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,025 in 1980, #230 in 2000, #1,047 in 2010, and #2,727 in 2025. Of the 27,623 US girls named Cierra since records began, 51% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 8,318 babies. Since 2010, 1,523 more have been named Cierra.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Allyson, Asia, Lauryn, Tatiana, and Katelynn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Cierra ranked highest in Texas, New York, and Florida.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Cierra is usually pronounced see-AIR-uh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Cierra
A few middle names that flow with Cierra: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Cierra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cierra mean?
Cierra is an American (modern coinage) and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “mountain range; variant of Sierra”.
What is the origin of the name Cierra?
Cierra has modern American and Spanish roots. Cierra is a variant of Sierra, the Spanish word for a saw and, by extension, a jagged mountain range, as in the Sierra Nevada.
Is Cierra a popular name?
Not especially. Cierra ranked #2,727 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Cierra a boy or girl name?
Cierra is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Cierra?
Cierra is usually pronounced see-AIR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings