Amaia vs Sierra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sierra

Girl #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain range with jagged peaks"

Origin: Spanish/Latin (serra = saw)

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#596
Total SSA Count
505
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sisi, Sierra

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amaia Rank #600
Sierra Rank #596

Sierra is more popular, ranked #596 vs #600 for Amaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaia ___

  • Amaia Rose
  • Amaia Luz
  • Amaia Elena
  • Amaia Sofia
  • Amaia Claire
  • Amaia Ines

Sierra ___

  • Sierra Rose
  • Sierra Marie
  • Sierra Grace
  • Sierra Jade
  • Sierra Leigh
  • Sierra Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaia

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If you choose Sierra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaia or Sierra more popular?

Sierra is more popular, ranked #596 compared to Amaia at #600 in the United States.

What do Amaia and Sierra mean?

Amaia means "high place, elevated ground" (Basque origin). Sierra means "mountain range with jagged peaks" (Spanish/Latin (serra = saw) origin).

Are Amaia and Sierra boy or girl names?

Amaia is primarily a girl name. Sierra is primarily a girl name.

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