Sierra
Meaning
Mountain
Origin
Spanish
Pronunciation
/saɪˈɛr.ə/
Traits associated with the name Sierra:
Dogs named Sierra tend to be loving, good-natured, brave, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Sierra?
That you have an appreciation for nature and the outdoors. Sierra is a name often associated with mountains and the great outdoors.
Is Sierra a good dog name?
Sierra has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Sierra isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Sierra is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Sierra was, in the past month, the 366th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Sierra is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Sierra was viewed 125 times, and liked 3 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Sierra's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Sierra is most adored in Alaska, Michigan and New Hampshire.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Minnesota, Indiana and South Carolina.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sierra.
Most popular breeds named Sierra:
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Siberian Husky
- Golden Retriever
- Rottweiler
Sierra is found in these categories:
spanish
Means mountain range in Spanish, often used in geographical contexts.
military
Derived from the NATO phonetic alphabet, often used in army communications.
cute
Evokes charming mountains, also a popular sweet character in teen dramas.
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