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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From the Italian city of Siena
- Origin
- Italian (place name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- see-EN-ah
Siena is a girl's name taken from the Italian city of Siena, which gives it a worldly, nature-inspired feel with a modern sound. You may have heard that it means the reddish-brown color 'sienna', but that link is indirect: the name simply refers to the city, and the color is named after clay from Siena. It's pronounced see-EN-ah.
Meaning & Origin of Siena
Meaning: From the Italian city of Siena.
Origin: Italian (place name).
A common claim: Often said to mean the reddish-brown color 'sienna' Actually: The name itself just refers to the city; the color 'sienna' is named after clay from Siena, so the color link is indirect, not the name's actual meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Siena
see-EN-ahIPA /siˈɛnə/
Popularity of Siena
Siena ranked #631 in the U.S. in 2024, with 467 girls given the name. Its highest rank in the 1965-2024 data was #605 in 2011, when 475 girls were named Siena, so it has stayed close to that peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Siena mean?
From the Italian city of Siena. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Siena?
Siena is pronounced see-EN-ah (IPA: /siˈɛnə/).
Is Siena a popular name right now?
Siena is near its all-time peak (#605 in 2011), ranked #631 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1965–2024.)
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