Girl
Kierra
dark-haired
About Kierra
This name carries a modern energy that feels both grounded and spirited. Parents who choose Kierra often appreciate its soft consonants paired with a distinctive presence—it's familiar enough to pronounce easily yet uncommon enough to stand out in a classroom. The double-r gives it weight, while the -a ending provides a melodic finish. Kierra suits a child who might grow into someone confident and approachable, someone who bridges different social circles with ease. It's a name that works beautifully from playground to professional settings, never feeling out of place. The sound itself has a rhythmic quality, almost musical, which makes it memorable without being overly elaborate. For families seeking something contemporary without trendy gimmicks, Kierra offers substance and style in equal measure.
Popularity of the Name Kierra
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #847 | |
| 1989 | #463 | |
| 1990 | #433 | |
| 1991 | #415 | |
| 1992 | #398 | |
| 1993 | #342 | |
| 1994 | #323 | |
| 1995 | #316 | |
| 1996 | #352 | |
| 1997 | #341 | #991 |
| 1998 | #376 | #651 |
| 1999 | #367 | #530 |
| 2000 | #376 | #572 |
| 2001 | #433 | #525 |
| 2002 | #494 | #515 |
| 2003 | #534 | #636 |
| 2004 | #532 | #480 |
| 2005 | #565 | #551 |
| 2006 | #604 | #544 |
| 2007 | #664 | #634 |
| 2008 | #804 | #621 |
| 2009 | #787 | #923 |
| 2010 | #952 | #916 |
| 2011 | #900 | |
| 2013 | #949 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Kierra
Names Similar to Kierra
Nicknames for Kierra
- Ki
- Kiki
- Kia
- Kier
- Kira
Famous People Named Kierra
| Kierra Sheard | American gospel singer |
| Kierra Douglas | American basketball player |
| Kierra Johnson | American reproductive justice activist |
| Kierra Folsom | American actress |
| Kierra Walsh | American model and Miss Teen USA 2013 |
| Kierra Lester | Australian rugby player |
| Kierra Pollard | Trinidadian cricketer |
| Kierra Jones | American track and field athlete |
| Kierra Smith | American soccer player |
| Kierra Elfalan | Filipino beauty queen |
| Kierra Donegan | American dancer |
| Kierra Lancaster | American actress |
| Kierra Davis | American fashion model |
| Kierra Pixler | American journalist |
| Kierra Holst | American softball player |
| Kierra Tubbs | American singer and songwriter |
| Kierra Hubbard | American entrepreneur |
| Kierra McIvor | New Zealand netball player |
| Kierra Sweeney | American blogger and author |
Characters Named Kierra
| Kierra Daniels | Character in a romance novel series |
| Kierra Anderson | Protagonist in a young adult fantasy book |
| Kierra Williams | Main character in a drama TV series |
| Kierra Johnson | Detective in a crime thriller novel |
| Kierra Martinez | Heroine in a sci-fi adventure story |
| Kierra Thompson | Lead character in a contemporary fiction novel |
| Kierra Foster | Witch in a fantasy book series |
| Kierra Reynolds | Central figure in a mystery novel |
| Kierra Mitchell | Protagonist of a coming-of-age novel |
| Kierra Carter | Adventurer in a fantasy role-playing game story |
| Kierra Woods | Main character in a psychological thriller |
| Kierra Greene | Space explorer in a sci-fi novel |
| Kierra Turner | Lead in a historical fiction romance |
| Kierra Lawson | Teenage protagonist in a young adult novel |
| Kierra Adams | Character in a family drama novel |
| Kierra Ramirez | Magical being in a fantasy series |
| Kierra Parker | Spy in a spy thriller novel |
| Kierra Blake | Musician in a romance novel |
| Kierra Brooks | Time traveler in a science fiction story |
| Kierra Young | Heroine in a dystopian novel |