Kierra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kierra is a modern feminine name derived from the Gaelic word for 'dark' and 'oak tree', symbolizing strength and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Kierra
Kierra is a modern feminine name of American origin. It is a variant of the name Kiera, which is believed to have originated from the Irish surname MacDara. The name is derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar' meaning 'dark' or 'black', and 'dara' meaning 'oak tree'. Kierra carries connotations of strength and beauty. It is a popular name choice in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Kierra
The popularity for the name Kierra peaked in popularity in the year 1995 with 878 births, which ranked number 618 out of 23,965 unique names for that year. Kierra had the most female births in 1995 with 878, which ranked number 316 out of 15,753 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1992 with 7, which ranked number 6,670 out of 9,819 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kierra has declined sharply over the last ten years from 218 births to 46 births, a decline of -78.90%. Among females, Kierra has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 218 births to 46 births, a decline of -78.90%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kierra
- 20 Year Trend of Kierra: -91.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Kierra: -78.90%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kierra: -78.90%
Popularity of Kierra by State
Among females, Kierra was most popular in Midwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in OH, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kierra. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1016 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kierra
- Total Births of Kierra: 39 (-14.41%)
- Female Births of Kierra: 39 (-14.41%)
Given the downward trend of Kierra over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -14.41% decrease in total births, for a total of 39 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kierra have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 39 female births in 2024, a decrease of -14.41%.