Sierra
How to say it: see-ER-uh · /siˈɛrə/
Spanish word for a jagged mountain range; from Latin 'serra' meaning 'saw'.
Sierra was the 539th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 476 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #638 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #539 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 476 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,150 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #638 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mountain air carried Sierra to a 1990s peak of wide popularity. It has dropped far below that crest and is expected to fall further.
What goes with it
Soft and open with a breathy flow and a nature rooted place name character. Aspen pairs well and Ria works as a nickname.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sierra is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Sierra
- Sierra Boggess (born 1982)American actress and singer
- Sierra McClain (born 1994)Sister of China Anne McClain
- Sierra Hull (born 1991)American bluegrass musician and songwriter
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