Pierra

Q: What is the origin of Pierra?

Pierra is of French origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Pierra?

According to the latest SSA data, Pierra is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Pierra a girl name?

Pierra is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Rock; Stone"

A feminine form associated with Pierre and Peter, ultimately from Greek petra, meaning rock or stone.

Themes:pierrepetrafrenchfeminine

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Pierra

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Pierra did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Pierra Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Pierra.

8 ideas

pier

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pie

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piey

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erra

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rray

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erry

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Baby Name Lists That Include Pierra

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Pierra mean?

Pierra means "Rock; Stone". A feminine form associated with Pierre and Peter, ultimately from Greek petra, meaning rock or stone.

What is the origin of Pierra?

Pierra is of French origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Pierra?

According to the latest SSA data, Pierra is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Pierra a girl name?

Pierra is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Pierra?

Popular nicknames for Pierra include pier, pie, piey, pi, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Pierra?

There are many names similar to Pierra in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Greek

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Antoine Armand Antwan Adrien Antwon

Sisters

Annette Antoinette Adrienne Aimee Angelique

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