Tiera
Primarily a girl's name of Latin origin with 4,070 recorded births. Also given to 6 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A lump of packed snow on the bottom of a hoof, shoe, ski, etc.
Tiera is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, a variant spelling of Tierra or Tiara, from the Latin tiara (a type of headpiece), itself from the Persian târa, meaning 'crown, royal headdress.' Used as a given name, it evokes regality and distinction.
Tiera was used primarily in African American communities from the 1980s through the 2000s. Like Tiara, it carries the symbolism of the crown — a name that confers dignity and radiance on its bearer.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tiera is rooted in the Latin tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1967 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Tiera’s 4,070 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tiera has 54+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #17451 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 109 | #11885 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 585 | #3214 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 2,036 | #1010 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 1,209 | #1621 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 106 | #6068 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 20 | #6678 | — |
The Story of Tiera
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1993, Tiera is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Tiera are most likely born between 1983 and 2003.
How rare is Tiera?
With 4,070 total births on record, Tiera remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1967, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 2,036 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tiera by the numbers
- Would fill 85 school buses
- Meeting one Tiera per day would take 11.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(54 years, 1967–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #17451 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17739 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13679 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11543 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14208 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11759 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14444 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14474 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8594 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6829 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5582 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5083 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5265 |
| 2007 | 35 | #4373 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2810 |
| 2005 | 53 | #3049 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2807 |
| 2003 | 59 | #2705 |
| 2002 | 69 | #2350 |
| 2001 | 83 | #2046 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tiera as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Tiera has also been given to 6 boys in the U.S. since 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–2021