Sierra

Meaning of Sierra

Sierra means "mountain range" in Spanish. It refers to a rugged chain of mountains.

Sierra has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sierra

Sierra has cooled off, slipping to #616 in 2025, down from a peak of #53 in 2000.

Notable people named Sierra

• Sierra McCormick
  American actress
• Sierra Boggess
  American Broadway actress
• Sierra Deaton
  American singer and dancer
• Sierra Capri
  American actress
• Sierra Blair-Coyle
  American professional rock climber

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Questions about the name Sierra

What does the name Sierra mean?

Sierra means sierra means "mountain range" in spanish. it refers to a rugged chain of mountains, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Sierra a boy's or a girl's name?

Sierra is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sierra?

In 2025, Sierra ranked #616 for girls, down from #596 the year before.

When was Sierra most popular?

Sierra peaked at #53 in 2000.