UK girl's name
Ciera
Feminine form of the name Ciaran, of Irish origin meaning "little dark one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ciera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ciera popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 20 births.
This profile covers 210 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 15% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 231 living people in the UK are called Ciera. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ciera ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 20 girls were registered as Ciera.
- • Ciera ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #667 in 2003.
- • About 231 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ciera as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
20 births
Estimated living
231
2026
Meaning
What does Ciera mean?
The name Ciera has its origins in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "caelum," which means "sky" or "heaven." The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions where Latin was widely used or influenced the local languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ciera can be found in historical documents from the 12th century. It was used as a feminine given name, often bestowed upon girls born under auspicious celestial events or with a connection to the heavens.
Throughout history, the name Ciera has been associated with individuals of notable significance. One such figure was Ciera of Burgundy (1252-1301), a noblewoman and patron of the arts who played a prominent role in the cultural renaissance of the Duchy of Burgundy during the 13th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ciera Vitelli (1459-1529), an Italian Renaissance painter and fresco artist. Her works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Italy, and she was renowned for her skillful depictions of religious scenes.
In the realm of literature, Ciera Montagu (1679-1718) was an English writer and essayist known for her contributions to the early development of the novel genre. Her most celebrated work, "The Memoirs of a Lady of Quality," was a groundbreaking autobiographical novel that explored themes of gender, class, and societal norms.
The name Ciera also has connections to the world of science. Ciera Lovelace (1815-1852) was a British mathematician and writer widely regarded as the first computer programmer. Her work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine laid the foundation for modern computer programming concepts.
Lastly, Ciera Curie (1867-1934) was a pioneering Polish physicist and chemist who conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to receive the prestigious award twice, in Physics and Chemistry.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Ciera throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human achievement.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ciera over time
The chart below shows babies named Ciera registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ciera, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ciera by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ciera was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3987 | 30 | 5 |
| 2000s | #1996 | 115 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1198 | 65 | 4 |
Geography
Where Ciera is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Ciera. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Ciera ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #667 in 2003.
Across the UK
Ciera in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#667 in 2003
6 years of NRS records, 23 total registered
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Names similar to Ciera
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- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Ciera: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ciera in the UK right now?
In 2016, Ciera was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ciera most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 20 babies registered as Ciera in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ciera?
Feminine form of the name Ciaran, of Irish origin meaning "little dark one".
How many people are called Ciera in the UK?
A total of 210 babies have been registered as Ciera across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 23 more in Scotland.
Where is Ciera most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Ciera ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #667 in 2003. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.