Black or dark; also associated with the earth
Quierra is a modern American name likely derived from the Spanish word 'tierra', meaning earth, or as a phonetic variant of the Irish name Ciara, meaning black or dark-haired. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating unique names with the 'Qu-' prefix. Its usage is rare, offering a distinctive sound while maintaining a connection to natural or descriptive roots.
Less common today
Quierra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,336 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).