Sierra
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Sierra
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.
Sierra for boys
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.
Pronounced see-AIR-uh.
As of October 2026, Sierra ranked #616 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #49 in 1999, Nameberry popularity #690.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #351 | 949 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #404 | 800 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #424 | 771 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #450 | 704 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #454 | 698 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #499 | 630 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #534 | 567 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #509 | 611 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #551 | 551 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #568 | 524 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #596 | 505 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #616 | 476 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Sierra for girls
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- Sierra Marjory BoggessGirl
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- Sierra McCormickGirl
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- Sierra Dawn HullGirl
American bluegrass singer
- Sierra Aylina McClainGirl
American singer of girl group McClain
- Sierra "Rosie" CasadyGirl
American singer of group CocoRosie
- Sierra Kay KusterbeckGirl
American lead singer of band Versa
- Sierra Dawn Sky NobleGirl
Canadian singer,songwriter
- Sierra Marie SwanGirl
American singer of Dollshead and the Black Eyed Peas
- Sierra DeatonGirl
American singer of duo "Alex & Sierra"
- Sierra WattsGirl
American YouTuber
- Sierra FurtadoGirl
American YouTuber of duo "Sierra and Alex"
- Sierra SymoneGirl
stepdaughter of singer Cee Lo Green; daughter of Christina Johnson
- Sierra PippenGirl
daughter of basketball player Scottie Pippen
- Sierra KileGirl
daughter of late baseball player Darryl Kile; twin of brother Kannon
- Sierra Sky FisherGirl
daughter of actress Brooke Burke,Charvet and Garth Fisher
- Sierra Elise Clark (b. 1997)Girl
daughter of Bill Clark and Julie Aigner,Clark
- Sierra Raye Torberg (b. 2005)Girl
daughter of pro wrestlers Dale Torborg and Christie Wolf
- Sierra Sade MillsGirl
Contestant on season 6 of Love Island USA
Sierra in pop culture
- SierraGirl
character in "Total Drama" series
- SierraGirl
character on TV's "Dollhouse"
- Sierra MadreGirl
city in Los Angeles County, California,