Sierra
si(er)-ra
US Popularity:1086
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Saw, jagged; Mountain range
Stemming from the Spanish term for "mountain range," Sierra is a unique feminine name with major rancher appeal. Endowed with wildness and rugged charm, Sierra is formed from the Latin serra, meaning "saw" or "jagged." It's a perfect homage to the sharpened appearance of the Sierra Nevada that cuts across the California-Nevada border. Home to unrivaled natural beauty, this impressive mountainscape features the Yosemite Valley, which carries whispers and routes of the Old West. If your heart lies in rural lands and rustic living, Sierra may be the perfect name for your growing adventurer.
Sierra Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sierra is currently #527 on The Bump
Girl:Sierra is currently #218 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sierra is currently #1086 in U.S. births
Girl:Sierra is currently #402 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1086
in 2022
- 82
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Sierra
WordSense, sierra
Online Etymology Dictionary, sierra (n.), August 2023
Ancestry, Sierra Family History
Britannica, Sierra Nevada, mountains, United States, September 2023
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