The nameSienna
Sienna is a girl's name taken from the Italian city of Siena and the reddish earth colour named after it.
- Girl's name
- Italian place name used in English as a first name
Meaning
Sienna refers to the earth pigment, "terra di Siena", and to the Tuscan city of Siena.
Origin
Italian place name used in English as a first name.
History
The actress Sienna Miller made the name fashionable in the 2000s. In England and Wales it reached 12th place in 2022.
Famous people named Sienna
- Sienna Miller, actress
- Sienna Guillory, actress
Popularity of the name Sienna
Sienna in the United States
Sienna was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 14,139 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Sienna. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Sienna in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,963 births a year on average, against 1,488 in the five years before.
Sienna in the United Kingdom
Sienna was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 19,550 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Sienna. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Sienna in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,835 births a year.
Sienna in Ireland
Sienna in France
Sienna in Belgium
Sienna in Switzerland
Sienna in Norway
Sibling names for Sienna
Names from the same generation as Sienna, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sienna mean?
Sienna refers to the earth pigment, "terra di Siena", and to the Tuscan city of Siena.
What is the origin of the name Sienna?
Italian place name used in English as a first name.
Is Sienna a girl's or a boy's name?
Sienna is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Sienna?
In 2024, Sienna was the 139th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,113 births.
What are good sibling names for Sienna?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alina, Gianna, Liliana and Phoebe for a sister, Giovanni, Romeo, Gianni and Emilio for a brother.
Who are famous people named Sienna?
Sienna Miller, actress; Sienna Guillory, actress.