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Cierra

see-AIR-uh

Popularity

#2886

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

27,596

Peak Year

#1,687 in 1998

First Recorded

1978

Style

Modern & Trendy, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Cierra is a modern, Americanized spelling of Sierra, a Spanish word meaning 'saw' but more commonly referring to a 'mountain range' due to its jagged peaks.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cierra Ramirez

    American actress known for The Fosters

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Personality Traits

AdventurousIndependentStrong-willedCreative

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