Sierra Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Sierra was also a notable name for Scottish immigrants during the 1840s.

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A Deep Dive

Sierra Overview

Meaning

Mountain range, saw

Gender

Girl

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

The name Sierra has evolved from a geographic term to a popular given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century.

Pronunciation

/siˈɛr.ə/

Popularity

Sierra is popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Canada. In 2023, Sierra stood at the 566th for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Nature-inspired, Classic, Cool

Associated Traits

Adventurous, natural, strong, serene

Name Day

May 21st
A Deep Dive

Sierra Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Siera, Cierra, Ciara, Siare, Syra, Sierrah, Searra, Syerra

Common Nicknames

Sisi, Seri, Si, Sierra-Bear, Riri, Sia, Cece

Diminutives

Sisi, Seri, Si, Ria, Siri, Sia

Famous People

  • Sierra Boggess
    (American Actress)
  • Sierra McClain
    (American Singer)
  • Sierra Deaton
    (American Singer)
  • Sierra Kusterbeck
    (American Singer)
  • Sierra Capri
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Sierra Burgess
    ("Sierra Burgess Is a Loser," Film)
  • "Sierra"
    (Song by Boz Scaggs)
  • Sierra Petrovita
    ("Fallout 3," Video Game)

Places

  • Sierra Nevada Mountains
    (Mountain Range, USA)
  • Sierra Leone Country
    (West Africa)
  • Sierra Vista City
    (Arizona, USA)
  • Sierra Blanca Area
    (Texas, USA)
  • Sierra Madre City
    (California, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Sierra?

Sierra means “mountain range” or “saw” in Spanish. Those named Sierra are often seen as strong and resilient, with a natural beauty that draws others to them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Sierra?

The name is derived from the Spanish word for “saw,” referencing the jagged peaks of a mountain range.

Sierra Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Sierra in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5092021#5512022#5662023
Top 3 Rankings#491999#511998#532000

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Sierra

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023566
(-15 from 2022)
522
(-28 from 2022)
0.02984
2022551
(-42 from 2021)
550
(-60 from 2021)
0.03067
2021509
(+24 from 2020)
610
(+45 from 2020)
0.03405
2020533
(-37 from 2019)
565
(-65 from 2019)
0.03196
2019496
(-44 from 2018)
630
(-68 from 2018)
0.03433
2018452
(-3 from 2017)
698
(-6 from 2017)
0.03753
2017449
(-25 from 2016)
704
(-66 from 2016)
0.03727
2016424
(-20 from 2015)
770
(-30 from 2015)
0.03978
2015404
(-54 from 2014)
800
(-149 from 2014)
0.04101
2014350
(-8 from 2013)
949
(+4 from 2013)
0.04851
2013342
(-64 from 2012)
945
(-224 from 2012)
0.04902
2012278
No change from 2011
1169
(+20 from 2011)
0.06027
2011278
(-64 from 2010)
1149
(-305 from 2010)
0.05930
2010214
(-18 from 2009)
1454
(-222 from 2009)
0.07416
2009196
(-21 from 2008)
1676
(-226 from 2008)
0.08276
2008175
(-7 from 2007)
1902
(-211 from 2007)
0.09132
2007168
(-28 from 2006)
2113
(-351 from 2006)
0.09983
2006140
(-35 from 2005)
2464
(-584 from 2005)
0.11787
2005105
(-13 from 2004)
3048
(-472 from 2004)
0.15018
200492
(-19 from 2003)
3520
(-722 from 2003)
0.17445
200373
(-11 from 2002)
4242
(-565 from 2002)
0.21142
200262
(-7 from 2001)
4807
(-430 from 2001)
0.24339
200155
(-2 from 2000)
5237
(-283 from 2000)
0.26437
200053
(-4 from 1999)
5520
(-195 from 1999)
0.27659
199949
(+2 from 1998)
5715
(-125 from 1998)
0.29356
199851
(+5 from 1997)
5840
(+152 from 1997)
0.30126
199756
(+6 from 1996)
5688
(+201 from 1996)
0.29792
199662
(-2 from 1995)
5487
(-8 from 1995)
0.28619
199560
(+11 from 1994)
5495
(+642 from 1994)
0.28597
199471
(+20 from 1993)
4853
(+1380 from 1993)
0.24895
199391
(+38 from 1992)
3473
(+859 from 1992)
0.17616
1992129
(+9 from 1991)
2614
(+312 from 1991)
0.13040
1991138
(+3 from 1990)
2302
(+131 from 1990)
0.11321
1990141
(+14 from 1989)
2171
(+308 from 1989)
0.10568
1989155
(+26 from 1988)
1863
(+313 from 1988)
0.09352
1988181
(-8 from 1987)
1550
(-70 from 1987)
0.08060
1987173
(-4 from 1986)
1620
(+10 from 1986)
0.08644
1986169
(+46 from 1985)
1610
(+411 from 1985)
0.08724
1985215
(+502 from 1984)
1199
(+969 from 1984)
0.06494
1984717
(+87 from 1983)
230
(+37 from 1983)
0.01275
1983804
(-24 from 1982)
193
(-17 from 1982)
0.01078
1982780
(+56 from 1981)
210
(+23 from 1981)
0.01157
1981836
(+9 from 1980)
187
(+3 from 1980)
0.01046
1980845
(+78 from 1979)
184
(+25 from 1979)
0.01033
1979923
(-19 from 1978)
159
(+1 from 1978)
0.00923
1978904
(+100 from 1977)
158
(+24 from 1977)
0.00961
19771004
(+233 from 1976)
134
(+43 from 1976)
0.00815
19761237
(+144 from 1975)
91
(+15 from 1975)
0.00579
19751381
(+249 from 1974)
76
(+19 from 1974)
0.00487
19741630
(+349 from 1973)
57
(+16 from 1973)
0.00364
19731979
(+841 from 1972)
41
(+17 from 1972)
0.00264
19722820
(+54 from 1971)
24
No change from 1971
0.00149
19712874
(+64 from 1970)
24
(+1 from 1970)
0.00137
19702938
(+1481 from 1969)
23
(+12 from 1969)
0.00126
19694419
(+2596 from 1968)
11
(+6 from 1968)
0.00062
19687015
(-3805 from 1967)
5
(-11 from 1967)
0.00029
19673210
(+2063 from 1966)
16
(+9 from 1966)
0.00093
19665273
(+13 from 1965)
7
No change from 1965
0.00040
19655286
(-651 from 1964)
7
(-2 from 1964)
0.00038
19644635
(-617 from 1963)
9
(-2 from 1963)
0.00046
19634018
(+1276 from 1962)
11
(+4 from 1962)
0.00055
19625294
(-414 from 1961)
7
(-1 from 1961)
0.00035
19614880
(+687 from 1959)
8
(+2 from 1959)
0.00039
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19595567
(-678 from 1958)
6
(-1 from 1958)
0.00029
19584889
(+29 from 1957)
7
No change from 1957
0.00034
19574918
(-451 from 1956)
7
(-1 from 1956)
0.00033
19564467
(-92 from 1955)
8
No change from 1955
0.00039
19554375
(-98 from 1954)
8
No change from 1954
0.00040
19544277
(+1286 from 1952)
8
(+3 from 1952)
0.00040
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19525563
(-263 from 1950)
5
No change from 1950
0.00026
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19505300
(-2163 from 1948)
5
(-6 from 1948)
0.00028
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19483137
(+2159 from 1947)
11
(+6 from 1947)
0.00063
19475296
(-2262 from 1946)
5
(-6 from 1946)
0.00028
19463034
(-695 from 1945)
11
(-3 from 1945)
0.00068
19452339
(-52 from 1944)
14
(-1 from 1944)
0.00104
19442287
(-293 from 1943)
15
(-4 from 1943)
0.00110
19431994
(+543 from 1942)
19
(+6 from 1942)
0.00132
19422537
(-927 from 1941)
13
(-11 from 1941)
0.00093
19411610
(-297 from 1940)
24
(-8 from 1940)
0.00193
19401313
First SSA data recorded
32
First SSA data recorded
0.00271
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Sierra

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2302021#2622022#2762023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#7152021#7752022#7032023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#7032021#5412022#8792023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#10522021#8132022#7022023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4742021#7072022#6152023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4702021#8202022#7782023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6922021#5872022#5542023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8022021#9522022#7542023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#7862021#8952022#9312023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8422021#7002022#13102023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7502021#5682022#7422023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4362021#3622022#4112023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6322021#9312022#9112023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5832021#5132022#5842023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8272021#3792022#8012023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3242021#3312022#3202023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6292021#5602022#11362023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3472021#6202022#4022023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6942021#7172022#7542023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4972021#5222022#6642023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#8412018#7232019#7212021

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4342021#5432022#5862023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#8452020#5352021#8492022

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6302021#5422022#7282023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4882017#7332018#8272020

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5142021#4342022#4542023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6042021#9162022#6912023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2962014#5012018#3142021

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5052021#3592022#2032023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4932019#4722020#6672021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#4042015#2482016#3782019

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4372014#9412015#6852018

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4162019#6692021#4742023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6152021#4762022#6522023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2912020#3142021#4452023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1042020#2492022#1742023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3602020#3672021#4072023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4052011#3062012#5022014

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4112013#6572017#6542019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1652017#1862018#2242020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1552014#2152015#1542018

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2932012#2132013#1522014

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1232013#1452016#1312023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2262012#1992013#2722014

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2132016#2732018#2612019

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#522010#1142012#982013

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1762018#2542019#2722023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#972009#902012#742017

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1882007#2232010#2212012

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1372004#2532005#1842012

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1902005#2342006#1912009

Popularity Rankings for Sierra in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#701999#452002#302004

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3102021#2932022#2132023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3982015#3802021#2332022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3552017#3502021#2372023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2972022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4182022#4822023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5442020#5862021#6342022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6132020#8412021#6772022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8282021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Sierra a Name for Boys or Girls?

Sierra is predominantly a girl’s name. Its graceful sound and nature-inspired meaning make it a popular choice for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Sierra

Sierra in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Sierra Boggess (Actress, 1982): An American actress and singer known for her roles in Broadway musicals such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Phantom of the Opera."
  • Sierra McClain (Singer, 1994): An American singer and actress, part of the sister group McClain and known for her role in the TV series "Empire."
  • Sierra Deaton (Singer, 1991): An American singer who won the third season of "The X Factor" as part of the duo Alex & Sierra.
  • Sierra Kusterbeck (Singer, 1990): An American singer and former lead vocalist of the rock band VersaEmerge.
  • Sierra Capri (Actress, 1998): An American actress best known for her role in the Netflix series "On My Block."
  • Sierra Burgess ("Sierra Burgess Is a Loser," 2018 Film): A high school misfit who teams up with a popular girl to win over her crush.
  • "Sierra" (1976 Song by Boz Scaggs): A heartfelt song about love and longing.
  • Sierra Petrovita ("Fallout 3," 2008 Video Game): A character obsessed with Nuka-Cola who helps the player in their quest.
  • Sierra Nevada Mountains (Mountain Range, USA): A major mountain range in the western United States, known for its stunning landscapes and outdoor recreation opportunities.
  • Sierra Leone Country (West Africa): A country in the southwest coast of West Africa.
  • Sierra Vista City (Arizona, USA): A city known for its military base and scenic desert surroundings.
  • Sierra Blanca Area (Texas, USA): A small unincorporated area in Hudspeth County, named after the nearby Sierra Blanca Mountain.
  • Sierra Madre City (California, USA): A quaint city known for its picturesque views and annual Wistaria Festival.

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