Sienna
Sienna is a girls' name of Italian origin meaning “reddish-brown, from Siena.” It ranked #94 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Sienna?
see-EN-ah
where does the name Sienna come from?
From the Italian city of Siena, perhaps after the burnt orange colour of its clay roof tiles; the pigment sienna is named after the city. The doubled n is an English spelling.
Sienna refers to the warm reddish-brown pigment named after the Italian city of Siena, famous for its medieval architecture. The name evokes Tuscan warmth and artistry. Actress Sienna Miller brought it international recognition.
how popular is this name?
Sienna has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 31 years since 1995. It peaked at #94 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #94 |
| 2024 | #139 |
| 2023 | #140 |
| 2022 | #136 |
| 2021 | #150 |
| 2020 | #166 |
| 2019 | #181 |
| 2018 | #186 |
| 2017 | #222 |
| 2016 | #235 |
| 2010 | #210 |
| 2000 | #620 |
| 1995 | #970 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Sienna fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Sienna
Roman Catholics have sometimes given the name in honour of Saint Catherine of Siena.
who are famous people named Sienna?
- Sienna Miller (British-American actress)
- Sienna (Italian city pigment)
what are the nicknames and variants of Sienna?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Sienna?
what names go well with Sienna?
Sibling names that share Sienna's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Sienna
What does the name Sienna mean?
Sienna means “reddish-brown, from Siena”.
What is the origin of the name Sienna?
Sienna comes from the Italian naming tradition. Related forms include Siena and Ciena.
How popular is the name Sienna?
Sienna ranked #94 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #94, and it has spent 31 years in the top 1,000 since 1995.
Is Sienna a boy or girl name?
Sienna is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Sienna?
Sienna is pronounced see-EN-ah, with 3 syllables.
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