Girl · #16,544 in 2026

Sierraleone

Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the west coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is 73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi). It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannas to rainforests. As of the 2023 census, Sierra Leone has a population of 8,460,512.

Current Rank
#16,544
Peak Rank
#16,544 (2013)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2013
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#16544
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sierraleone

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the west coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is 73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi). It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannas to rainforests. As of the 2023 census, Sierra Leone has a population of 8,460,512.

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Etymology
Sierra Leone derives its name from the Lion Mountains near its capital, Freetown. Originally named Serra Leoa ( Portuguese for 'lioness mountains') by Portuguese explorer Pedro de Sintra in 1462, the modern name is based on the Venetian spelling, which was introduced by Venetian explorer Alvise Cadamosto and subsequently adopted by other European mapmakers .
Origin & history
Main article: History of Sierra Leone

The Story of Sierraleone

Sierraleone first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 5 Sierraleones were born — ranking #16,544 that year. As of 2026, Sierraleone ranks #16,544 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Sierraleones have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sierraleone

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sierraleone is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sierraleone

What does the name Sierraleone mean?
Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the west coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is 73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi). It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannas to rainforests. As of the 2023 census, Sierra Leone has a population of 8,460,512.
How popular is Sierraleone in 2026?
In 2026, Sierraleone ranks #16,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Sierraleone most popular?
Sierraleone reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #16,544 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Sierraleone a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sierraleone is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Sierraleone?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sierraleone include Aaliyaa, Aarie, Abilyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sierraleone

Sierraleone is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Sierraleone's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #16,544. Use the chart and map above to compare Sierraleone's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.