Sierra
- Meaning
- Saw
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- see-AIR-uh
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What does Sierra mean?
Sierra means “saw”.
Sierra is a Spanish word meaning “saw,” also used for a mountain range. As a name, its landscape association evokes the jagged outline of mountain peaks.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Sierra yet.
How popular is Sierra?
United States · 2025Explore how often Sierra is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #616 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Sierra
- 476 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 6.3% Fewer than 2024
Sierra over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #616 | 476 |
| 2024 | Girls | #596 | 508 |
| 2023 | Girls | #567 | 525 |
| 2022 | Girls | #551 | 552 |
| 2021 | Girls | #508 | 612 |
| 2020 | Girls | #534 | 568 |
| 2019 | Girls | #499 | 630 |
| 2018 | Girls | #454 | 699 |
| 2017 | Girls | #450 | 704 |
| 2016 | Girls | #424 | 771 |
| 2015 | Girls | #404 | 800 |
| 2014 | Girls | #351 | 949 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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- Pledged to God
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- Wisdom
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Eliana
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- My God has answered; sun
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Camila
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Young ceremonial attendant
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Isla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Island
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Elena
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Bright, shining light
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