Popular Spanish Girl Names
1. Sierra
Sierra is a fairly common surname in Spain, while it is also a fairly common Christian name for girls in the country. It originates from Northern Spain’s Asturias and Galicia regions, and has the meaning of “saw” or “mountain.” The name likely originated from the wooded, mountainous regions of Spain that had a higher than usual population of Lumberjacks, a trade in which saws are a commonly used tool. The name achieved peak usage in the US in 1990 with around 1089 babies in one million being given the name. Notable people with the name include actresses Sierra Capri and Sierra McCormick.
