Kierra
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kierra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 18 babies have been named Kierra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kierra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,783 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,783
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kierra
Kierra is a boy name .
Is Kierra a boy or girl name? Kierra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,783 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,987. Kierra is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kierra is currently ranked #15,783 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kierra include Kie, Kier, Kiery, Kierie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kiekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kierra include Kieran, Kiernan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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