The name Sierra is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "saw-toothed".

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Sierra is a name borrowed from the western mountain range, with Latin rhythm and cowboy charm. It is now probably past its peak for girls, but remains a striking nature-inspired choice for boys, with a strong, surprising and energetic sound. The meaning refers to the sharp, irregular peaks of some of the Western mountains such as the Sierra Nevada.

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The name Sierra peaked for boys at #2906 in 1978. Sierra is also used for girls, ranking #596 in 2024.

The name Sierra is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "saw".

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Sierra is a name borrowed from the western mountain range, with Latin rhythm and cowboy charm, that has led to many offshoots: Cierra, Cyara, and so on. It is now probably past its peak but retains its pretty-yet-strong sound. The meaning refers to the sharp, irregular peaks of some of the Western mountains such as the Sierra Nevada.

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The name Sierra is currently ranked #596 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #49 in 1999. The name is most popular in SIERRA, SIERRA, and SIERRA. Sierra is occasionally used for boys in 2006.

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