The baby name Piera is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpjɛ.ra/ (PYEH-rah).
Piera is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Piera is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpjɛ.ra/ (PYEH-rah).
Piera is Italian in Origin.
Piera is the Italian feminine form of Piero and Pietro, cognates of Peter derived from Greek Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock." Used chiefly in Italy and within the Italian diaspora, the name carries connotations of strength and reliability, reinforced by its long association with Saint Peter, the apostle regarded as the "rock" of the Church. Compared with the pan-European Petra, Piera preserves a distinctly Italian tone and a gentle, vintage charm.
Attested in Italian records since the late medieval period and especially favored in the early to mid-20th century, particularly in northern and central regions, Piera is now uncommon yet recognizable. Variants and related forms include Pietra (Italian), Petra (widespread), Pierina and Pietrina (Italian diminutives), and French Pierrette; masculine counterparts are Piero and Pietro. The spelling Piera also appears as a Catalan surname and place-name, though as a given name it remains primarily Italian.
| Piera Degli Esposti Piera Degli Esposti was an acclaimed Italian actress, best known for her long career in film, television, and theater. She appeared in more than 70 screen productions between 1966 and 2020. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #150 | 17,755 | 9,415 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #151 | 3 | 3,773 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #292 | 3 | 3,687 |
| IT | 0 | #313 | 669 | 4,183 | |
| France | Girls | 1974 | #325 | 3 | 1,499 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| HK | 0 | #354 | 4 | 8,483 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CL | 0 | #385 | 27 | 6,867 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #532 | 5 | 6,731 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #628 | 3 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #642 | 9 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #667 | 185 | 14,098 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #677 | 6 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #801 | 38 | 4,949 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #902 | 42 | 14,861 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #913 | 5 | 8,768 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #967 | 17 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #986 | 7 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,364 | 108 | 10,046 |
Piera is popular in 39 countries — most recent births per country:
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