Kierra
Every Kierra since 1975 — 15,682 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kierra
Kierra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,364 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 15,682 American babies have been named Kierra. Its peak came in 1995, when 878 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kierra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kierra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #3,364 | — | — |
| 2024 | 55 | #2,993 | — | — |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,502 | — | — |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,445 | — | — |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,646 | — | — |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,252 | — | — |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,738 | — | — |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,492 | — | — |
| 2017 | 95 | #2,063 | — | — |
| 2016 | 98 | #2,026 | — | — |
| 2015 | 138 | #1,585 | — | — |
| 2014 | 113 | #1,810 | — | — |
| 2013 | 172 | #1,355 | — | — |
| 2012 | 218 | #1,130 | — | — |
| 2011 | 243 | #1,026 | — | — |
| 2010 | 269 | #952 | — | — |
| 2009 | 360 | #787 | — | — |
| 2008 | 359 | #804 | — | — |
| 2007 | 447 | #664 | — | — |
| 2006 | 483 | #604 | — | — |
| 2005 | 508 | #565 | — | — |
| 2004 | 534 | #532 | — | — |
| 2003 | 529 | #534 | — | — |
| 2002 | 564 | #494 | — | — |
| 2001 | 640 | #433 | — | — |
| 2000 | 764 | #376 | — | — |
| 1995 | 878 | #316 | — | — |
| 1990 | 581 | #434 | 5 | #8,867 |
| 1985 | 90 | #1,420 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,756 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,769 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kierra in 2025?
Kierra ranked #3,364 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kierra?
15,682 babies have been named Kierra in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kierra most popular?
Kierra peaked in 1995, when 878 newborns received the name.
Is Kierra a boy or girl name?
Kierra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kierra rising or falling?
Kierra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.