Find out how popular the first name Tiera has been for the last 48 years (from 1974 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tiera by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Tiera is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Tiera being female.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tiera.

The history of the first name Tiera

The name Tiera is derived from the Spanish word "tierra," which means "earth" or "land." It is believed to have its origins in the Latin word "terra," which also means "earth." The name first emerged in the 16th century during the Spanish colonization of the Americas.

In the early days, the name Tiera was often given to children born in the New World, as a way to symbolize their connection to the land they were born on. It was also used as a feminine form of the name Tierro, which was a masculine name used during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiera can be found in historical records from the Spanish colonies in Mexico and South America. In 1587, a woman named Tiera Hernandez was born in the city of Veracruz, Mexico. She was the daughter of a Spanish conquistador and a Nahua woman.

Another notable figure with the name Tiera was Tiera de la Vega, a Spanish-Peruvian poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century. She was born in Lima, Peru, in 1608 and is considered one of the first notable female writers in the Spanish colonies.

In the 18th century, a woman named Tiera Ortiz played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence. She was a supporter of the revolutionary leader Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and is said to have provided shelter and assistance to the rebel forces.

In the 19th century, Tiera Gonzalez was a Cuban-American writer and activist who fought for women's rights and the abolition of slavery. She was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1835 and later moved to New York City, where she became involved in the women's suffrage movement.

Another notable figure with the name Tiera was Tiera Arellano, an Argentine artist and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century. She was born in Buenos Aires in 1892 and is known for her modernist sculptures, many of which are displayed in museums and public spaces throughout Argentina.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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