Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 06, 2024

Sitka

US Popularity Rank: 18388

Origin: Russian

Meaning: people on the outside of Shee

Sitka is a feminine name of Russian and Tlingit origins to connect baby with the most northern U.S. state. Referring to the city in Alaska, it means “people on the outside of Shee.” This city in Banarof Island is rich with history, from the millennia-old Tlinglit culture to the 1799 Russian fur-trading post. If you have roots to this city that you want to share with baby, the name Sitka makes for a perfect match.

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