Rising since 2020, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Siera since 1983
Babies named Siera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 346 |
| 1990s | 1,246 |
| 2000s | 799 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Siera is a modern respelling of Sierra, a name that surged in popularity during the 1990s. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, reflecting the broader adoption of nature-inspired names. Siera's peak year was 1996, aligning with the trend for Sierra itself. In 2025, the name ranks 11,932, meaning 1 in 229,610 baby girls received this spelling. Since 2020, its trajectory has been rising, though it remains relatively uncommon. Top states for Sierra historically include California and Colorado, though Siera is distributed more broadly.
Siera is a respelling of Sierra, which is derived from the Spanish word 'sierra', meaning 'mountain range' or 'saw'. The name Sierra gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s and has since been adapted into various spellings, including Siera. This variant reflects modern phonetic spelling trends.
“Siera” around the world
Where Siera lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sia, Sisi
Sibling names for Siera
Names that share Siera's style, for a brother or sister.
