Dark; black-haired
Ciera is a modern spelling variant of Ciara, an Irish name derived from the word 'ciar'. It traditionally refers to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. While it shares a sound with the Sierra mountain range, its etymological roots are firmly Gaelic.
Less common today
Ciera isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #376 in 1993.
Fashion designer and model
Three-time contestant on the reality show Survivor
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).