girl's name
Tierna
TEER-nuh
- Origin Irish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (NI)
- Births on record 219
Northern Ireland
#499
2024 births
Tierna is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Northern Ireland.
- Tierna is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in Northern Ireland in 1998, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in Northern Ireland.
- Today about 1 in 5,297 babies in Northern Ireland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tierna Over Time
Births per decade in Northern Ireland, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 11 |
How Popular Is Tierna?
In 2024, Tierna was given to 3 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #499 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Northern Ireland.
Where Tierna Is Used
Figures for Northern Ireland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tierna
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tierna Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tierna over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tierna
- Pronunciation TEER-nuh
Sibling Names for Tierna
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tierna — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tierna
How popular is the name Tierna?
In 2024, Tierna was given to 3 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #499 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Northern Ireland.
Is Tierna a girl's or a boy's name?
Tierna is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tierna?
Tierna has 2 syllables.
When was Tierna most popular?
Tierna peaked in 1998, when 13 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Tierna a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Tierna currently ranks #499 in Northern Ireland. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.