Sierra
Sierra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sierra
- A female given name of modern American usage, from the Spanish noun, confused with Ciara and Sarah.
How popular is Sierra?
Since 1880, 100,597 girls and 269 boys in the U.S. have been named Sierra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #2906 in 1978. In 2025 it ranked #616 for girls, with 476 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Sierra
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Sierra FAQ
What does the name Sierra mean?
A female given name of modern American usage, from the Spanish noun, confused with Ciara and Sarah.
How popular is the name Sierra?
Since 1880, 100,597 girls and 269 boys in the U.S. have been named Sierra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #2906 in 1978. In 2025 it ranked #616 for girls, with 476 babies given the name.
Is Sierra a boy or girl name?
Sierra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 100,597 girls and 269 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.