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The baby name Siona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SEE-OH-nə,SEE-EN-ə,SHY-OH-nə.

Siona is English, Irish, Italian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English, Irish, Italian
Pronunciation: SEE-OH-nə,SEE-EN-ə,SHY-OH-nə

What is the meaning of the name Siona ?

The baby name Siona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SEE-OH-nə,SEE-EN-ə,SHY-OH-nə.

Siona is English, Irish, Italian in Origin.

Siona weaves together Hebrew and Gaelic strands. In Hebrew, it reflects Tziona/Ziona, the feminine form of Zion (Tzion), a poetic name for Jerusalem meaning 'citadel, high point,' and is found among Sephardi and South Asian Jewish communities. In Irish, Siona is a modern Anglicized form of Sionna/Sionainn, the mythic woman who gave her name to the River Shannon; her legend ties the name to the pursuit of knowledge and flowing waters. Contemporary use also appears across India, Ireland, and the UK as a sleek, international choice.

Meanings mirror these roots: 'Zion; highest place' in the Hebrew line, and 'the Shannon; associated with wisdom and rivers' in the Gaelic line. Documented variants include Tziona, Ziona, Sionna, and Sionainn; related names are Zion and Shannon. Use rose in the late 20th century yet remains uncommon.

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Siona – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2011 #1 1,008
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
Canada Girls 2019 #296 5 2,976
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
France Girls 2019 #409 3 3,279
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IL Girls 0 #607 11 11,648
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
NL Girls 0 #941 15 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #950 34 5,561
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Siona is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Ireland
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Siona

Siona is predominantly a girl's name.
Siona is a 3 syllable name, pronounced SEE-OH-nə,SEE-EN-ə,SHY-OH-nə.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sionna, Siena, Sienna, Síona and alternate spellings: Siona.
Across languages, Siona has these equivalents: Siena (Italian), Sionna (Irish).
Yes, very popular — Siona ranked #1 in Ireland in 2011, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Siona ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2011).
Siona's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #919 in 2014 to #902 in 2024 in United States.