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The baby name Piera is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpjɛ.ra/ (PYEH-rah).

Piera is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: /ˈpjɛ.ra/ (PYEH-rah)

What is the meaning of the name Piera ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Piera

Piera Degli Esposti Actor · Born 1938 · Italy 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.

Piera – Popularity by country

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:

France
United States
AR
BG
BO

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People also ask about Piera

Piera is predominantly a girl's name.
Piera is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈpjɛ.ra/ (PYEH-rah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Pierina, Pieretta and Pietra.
Yes — Piera ranked #325 in France in 1974, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Piera ranks highest in France (#325 in 1974).
Piera's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #281 in 1964 to #325 in 1974 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Piera are in our database, including Piera Degli Esposti (Actor).