Sequoya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Cherokee
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Sequoya means 'intelligence' and 'creativity' in the Cherokee language.
Meaning of the Name Sequoya
Sequoya is a Native American name of Cherokee origin. It is derived from the name of a famous Cherokee scholar and silversmith, Sequoyah. Sequoyah is best known for creating the Cherokee syllabary, a writing system for the Cherokee language. The name Sequoya symbolizes intelligence, creativity, and cultural pride.
Popularity of the Name Sequoya
The popularity for the name Sequoya peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 31 births, which ranked number 5,735 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Sequoya had the most female births in 1991 with 31, which ranked number 3,442 out of 15,466 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1986 with 5, which ranked number 6,720 out of 7,828 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Sequoya has declined sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Sequoya has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sequoya
- 20 Year Trend of Sequoya: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Sequoya: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sequoya: -100.00%
Popularity of Sequoya by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Sequoya. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Sequoya in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Sequoya is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Sequoya
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