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Sequoia

♂ Boy

Pronounced suh-KWOY-ah /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the giant redwood tree, named in honour of Sequoyah, the Cherokee scholar who created the Cherokee syllabary; a tree/word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the tree and namesakeLow

In 30 seconds: A giant redwood tree (named for Sequoyah): Sequoia. Lyrical, evocative, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowCherokee
MeaningFrom the giant redwood tree, named in honour of Sequoyah, the Cherokee scholar who created the Cherokee syllabary; a tree/word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the tree and namesake
U.S. rank (2025)#6395 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 490

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119762025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sequoia comes from the giant redwood tree, named in honour of Sequoyah, the Cherokee scholar who created the Cherokee syllabary (a tree/word-name; we note the tree and namesake). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'suh-KWOY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, a-giant-redwood at the root, and evocative.

Did you know? Sequoia is the giant redwood tree, named in honour of Sequoyah, the Cherokee scholar who created the Cherokee syllabary — a lyrical, evocative name used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the tree and namesake; said 'suh-KWOY-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Sequoia — tree/namesake; unisex

Variations

SequoyahSequoya

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sequoia mean?

Sequoia is the giant redwood tree, named for Sequoyah (the Cherokee scholar); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the tree and namesake.

How do you pronounce Sequoia?

It's said suh-KWOY-ah /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sequoia a boy or girl name?

Sequoia is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Sequoia?

Sequoia is a rare name in the U.S.

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