Sequoia
Gender-neutral name · Native American
Meaninggiant redwood tree · English
- US rank
- #1,981
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,144 in 2002
97 babies were named Sequoia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 276 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1958–2025
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sequoia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sequoia, 97 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sequoia would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySequoia first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2002, when it reached #1,144.
- TrendSequoia has climbed 276 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,981. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSequoia is most popular in Oregon, where it ranks #619, followed by Wisconsin (#700). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- Boy or girlSequoia is given to both boys and girls: 87% of the 111 babies named Sequoia in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Sequoia means “giant redwood tree”.
About the name Sequoia
Sequoia is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin meaning “giant redwood tree”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-oia”. US birth records list Sequoia for girls from 1958 to 2025, in 55 of those 68 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #1,144 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,981, with 97 babies. Of the 111 US babies named Sequoia in 2025, 87% were girls and 13% were boys.
Origin:Native American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.3 | 800,000 girls |
| 1970s | 6.9 | 144,509 girls |
| 1980s | 27 | 37,120 girls |
| 1990s | 53 | 18,716 girls |
| 2000s | 63 | 15,823 girls |
| 2010s | 42 | 23,866 girls |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,182 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.7 | 366,972 boys |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,204,819 boys |
| 1990s | 4.1 | 243,309 boys |
| 2000s | 7.4 | 134,409 boys |
| 2010s | 7.1 | 140,647 boys |
| 2020s | 9.4 | 106,007 boys |
Other spellings of Sequoia
More Native American names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Sequoia
What does the name Sequoia mean?
Sequoia means “giant redwood tree” in English.
What is the origin of the name Sequoia?
Sequoia has Native American roots in our records. Other Native American names include Kai, Savannah, Dakota.
Is Sequoia a boy or girl name?
Both. Sequoia is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 87% of US babies named Sequoia were girls.
How popular is the name Sequoia?
Sequoia ranked #1,981 for US girls in 2025, given to 97 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#1,144).