Kier
Pronunciation: [ k-IHR ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Kier first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 11 babies have been named Kier in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kier is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,377 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,377
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kier is also used as a boy name, ranked #16619.
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About the Name Kier
Kier is a girl name .
Is Kier a boy or girl name? Kier is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,377 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,619. Kier is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kier is currently ranked #62,377 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kier include Kiera, Kierra, Kiersten . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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