NAME PROFILE
Kierra
Kierra is a modern American variant of Ciara, meaning 'little dark one' in Irish. it has a rhythmic, energetic spirit and suggests a person who is social, adventurous, and possesses a steady confidence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 15,682 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1995 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1982 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Irish, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
OH — 21%TX — 20%FL — 20%CA — 19%PA — 19%
Notable People
Kierra Sheard (Singer) · Kierra Smith (Athlete) · Kierra Fletcher (Athlete) · Kierra Valencia (Public figure) · Kierra Gray (Public figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Kiki
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