Sierra vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sierra

Girl #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mountain range with jagged peaks"

Origin: Spanish/Latin (serra = saw)

American Spanish Latin American

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Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Sierra Rank #596

Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #596 for Sierra.

Is Sierra or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Sierra at #596 in the United States.

What do Sierra and Cora mean?

Sierra means "mountain range with jagged peaks" (Spanish/Latin (serra = saw) origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Sierra and Cora boy or girl names?

Sierra is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.