Sequoia
s(e)-quoia
US Popularity:3651
Origin:Cherokee
Other Origin(s):Native American
Meaning:Large coniferous tree; Hog
Sequoia is a name whose legacy precedes it. It's Cherokee in origin and appears to be gender-neutral in usage. You may recognize Sequoia as the name of the large coniferous trees that grow in California, some of which stand at over 300 feet in height. These trees are believed to have received their title in honor of Cherokee scholar Sequoyah, who devised a system for writing in the Cherokee language. Sequoia may also share the same meaning as Sequoyah in Cherokee, possibly translating to “hog” from the word siqua. If baby Sequoia feels at home amongst giant trees and the animal kingdom, don’t be surprised.
How Popular Is The Name Sequoia?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sequoia is currently #3252 on The Bump
Boy:Sequoia is currently #1828 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Sequoia is currently #2186 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sequoia is currently #3651 in U.S. births
Boy:Sequoia is currently #5393 in U.S. births
Girl:Sequoia is currently #2294 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2294
in 2023
- 196
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Sequoia, January 2019
Merriam Webster Dictionary, sequoia, noun
Behind the Name Sequoyah, April 2024
Britannica, Sequoyah, Cherokee leader, April 2024
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