Find out how popular the first name Piera has been for the last 42 years (from 1979 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Piera by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Piera is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Piera.

The history of the first name Piera

The name Piera is an Italian feminine given name with its roots in the Late Latin word "petra," meaning "rock" or "stone." It is believed to have originated during the Medieval period in Italy, where it was likely a diminutive form of the name Pietra.

The earliest known record of the name Piera dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various historical documents from the Italian regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One notable individual from this time period was Piera de' Crescenzi, an Italian noblewoman and landowner from Siena, who lived in the late 13th century.

In the Renaissance era, the name Piera gained popularity among Italian artists and intellectuals. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Piera di Cosimo (1462-1521), an Italian Renaissance painter from Florence, renowned for her eccentric and imaginative works.

Another prominent figure in history with the name Piera was Piera Maria Rossi (1494-1548), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael, and her role in commissioning numerous works of art and architecture in Rome.

In the 19th century, Piera Candiani (1807-1857) was an Italian poet and writer from Milan, who published several collections of poems and novels during her lifetime. Her works were acclaimed for their lyrical and romantic style.

More recently, Piera Degli Esposti (1938-2020) was an Italian actress and television personality, known for her roles in various Italian films and television series throughout the 20th century.

While the name Piera has remained primarily Italian in its usage, it has occasionally been adopted by individuals of other nationalities, particularly in countries with strong Italian cultural influences.

Data source

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