Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Sequoia
GirlEnglish, Native American· “the sequoia tree”
- Meaning
- the sequoia tree
- Origin
- English, Native American
- Pronunciation
- sih-KWOY-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,987
- US babies 2025
- 97
- Best rank
- #1,147 (2002)
- Peak year
- 2002
Meaning and origin of Sequoia
Sequoia is an English and Native American name that is usually said to mean “the sequoia tree”.
Sequoia is the name of giant redwood trees native to California, among the tallest and most massive living things on Earth. The tree's name is often said to honor Sequoyah, the Cherokee scholar who created a writing system for the Cherokee language, though the botanist's reasons are not fully documented. As a given name, Sequoia has a strong, nature-inspired feel, suggesting endurance and grandeur. It is usually pronounced sih-KWOY-uh. Quoia or Sequi might serve as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Sequoia first appears in US Social Security records in 1958. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,147 in 2002, the same year it reached its highest count of 181 babies. In 2025, 97 babies were named Sequoia, and it ranked #1,987 nationally. That is 31% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,111 in 1980, #1,630 in 2000, #2,402 in 2010, and #1,987 in 2025. Of the 3,941 US girls named Sequoia since records began, 30% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 960 babies. Since 2010, 1,239 more have been named Sequoia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Shanya, Esha, Anastacia, Khushi, and Jovana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sequoia ranked highest in Oregon, Wisconsin, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | #721 | 5 |
| Wisconsin | #775 | 6 |
| California | #1222 | 21 |
| Michigan | #1386 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 85% of US babies named Sequoia over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Sequoia is usually pronounced sih-KWOY-uh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with S and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Sequoia
A few middle names that flow with Sequoia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sequoia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sequoia mean?
Sequoia is an English and Native American name that is usually said to mean “the sequoia tree”.
What is the origin of the name Sequoia?
Sequoia has English and Native American roots. Sequoia is the name of giant redwood trees native to California, among the tallest and most massive living things on Earth.
Is Sequoia a popular name?
Not especially. Sequoia ranked #1,987 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sequoia a boy or girl name?
Sequoia is mainly a girl's name. About 85% of US babies named Sequoia over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Sequoia?
Sequoia is usually pronounced sih-KWOY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings