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Siera

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Pronounced see-AIR-ah /siˈɛr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Sierra, from Spanish for 'mountain range; saw-toothed ridge.' A nature name evoking rugged peaks; the single-r spelling is a modern touch.Low

In 30 seconds: A nature name respelled: Siera means 'mountain range' (said 'see-AIR-ah'). Rugged and bright.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningA spelling of Sierra, from Spanish for 'mountain range; saw-toothed ridge.' A nature name evoking rugged peaks; the single-r spelling is a modern touch.
U.S. rank (2024)#11967 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,536

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819832024

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

Siera respells Sierra, from Spanish for 'mountain range.' A popular nature name of the '90s, it reads bright and outdoorsy — this single-r spelling is rare in the U.S. (said 'see-AIR-ah').

It appears only rarely in this spelling, beside the common Sierra. Rare, outdoorsy, and bright.

Did you know? Siera is a spelling of Sierra, Spanish for 'mountain range' — literally 'saw,' for the saw-toothed peaks — a bright, outdoorsy nature name (said 'see-AIR-ah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Siera — Sierra spelling; Spanish 'mountain range'

Variations

SierraCieraCierra

Nicknames

SiSisi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siera mean?

Siera is a spelling of Sierra, Spanish for 'mountain range.'

How do you pronounce Siera?

It's said see-AIR-ah /siˈɛr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Siera a boy or girl name?

Siera is a girl's name.

How popular is Siera?

Siera is a rare name in the U.S.

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