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The baby name Siena is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SEE-en-uh (IPA: /ˈsiːənə/).

Siena is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: SEE-en-uh (IPA: /ˈsiːənə/)

What is the meaning of the name Siena ?

The baby name Siena is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SEE-en-uh (IPA: /ˈsiːənə/).

Siena is Italian in Origin.

Siena is a feminine given name taken from the Tuscan city of Siena, Italy. The city’s name traces to Latin Sena Iulia, perhaps from an Etruscan root; as a baby name it thus means “from Siena” or “Sienese.” Through Italian terra di Siena - “earth of Siena” - the name also carries the color sense of “sienna,” a warm reddish-brown pigment once quarried near the city, yielding evocative, earthy overtones.

As a given name Siena is modern, gaining traction in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century; the more common variant Sienna rose sharply in the 2000s, helped by actress Sienna Miller, while the Siena spelling preserves the Italian form and feels sleeker. Usage in Italy exists but remains modest. Variants and related forms include Sienna and rare modern respellings such as Ciena or Siennah; nicknames span Sia, Enna, and Si. The name suggests art, Renaissance charm, and sun-baked Tuscan hues.

Siena has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Siena

Siena Agudong Actor · Born 2004 · United States Siena Agudong is an American actor best known for her role in the Netflix series 'No Good Nick'. She also starred in the Disney Channel movie 'Upside-Down Magic'. Born in 2004, Siena has quickly made a name for herself in the entertainment industry.

Siena – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 911
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
Switzerland Girls 2024 #123 13 1,786
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
Canada Girls 2024 #246 40 2,795
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
France Girls 2021 #360 46 3,185
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
United States Girls 2024 #498 467 8,487
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
SG Girls 0 #572 15 18,916
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #705 34 3,895
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
NL Girls 0 #896 60 5,933
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
ZA Girls 0 #957 185 25,928
MY Girls 0 #981 14 24,821
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,162 17 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,409 38 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,436 36 10,046

Siena is popular in 49 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Switzerland
France
Ireland

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People also ask about Siena

Siena is predominantly a girl's name.
Siena is a 3 syllable name, pronounced SEE-en-uh (IPA: /ˈsiːənə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sienna, Siennah and Cienna.
Across languages, Siena has these equivalents: Saena (Latinized form, Saena Iulia), Senna (similar-sounding name), Savannah (another place-name given name), Florence (place-name Italian name).
Yes, very popular — Siena ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Siena ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Siena's popularity is rising. It moved from #251 in 2014 to #246 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 1 notable people named Siena are in our database, including Siena Agudong (Actor).