Ciera
A female given name, a modern variant of Sierra.
Every Ciera since 1979 — 11,372 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ciera
Ciera is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,153 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 11,372 American babies have been named Ciera. Its peak came in 1993, when 682 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ciera stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ciera year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,153 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,695 | — | — |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,592 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,187 | — | — |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,341 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,993 | — | — |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,061 | — | — |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,827 | — | — |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,704 | — | — |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,867 | — | — |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,322 | — | — |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,287 | — | — |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,588 | — | — |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,777 | — | — |
| 2011 | 82 | #2,280 | — | — |
| 2010 | 114 | #1,800 | — | — |
| 2009 | 110 | #1,905 | — | — |
| 2008 | 142 | #1,598 | — | — |
| 2007 | 160 | #1,460 | — | — |
| 2006 | 236 | #1,077 | — | — |
| 2005 | 322 | #805 | — | — |
| 2004 | 298 | #830 | — | — |
| 2003 | 280 | #863 | — | — |
| 2002 | 348 | #713 | — | — |
| 2001 | 440 | #580 | — | — |
| 2000 | 474 | #552 | — | — |
| 1995 | 575 | #448 | — | — |
| 1990 | 560 | #443 | — | — |
| 1985 | 249 | #702 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,696 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ciera mean?
A female given name, a modern variant of Sierra.
How popular is the name Ciera in 2025?
Ciera ranked #11,153 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ciera?
11,372 babies have been named Ciera in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ciera most popular?
Ciera peaked in 1993, when 682 newborns received the name.
Is Ciera a boy or girl name?
Ciera is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ciera rising or falling?
Ciera is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.