Siena
Siena is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
From Siena, referring to the city in Tuscany, Italy.
Origin and history
Siena is a place-name derived from the historic Tuscan city of Siena in Italy. It gained popularity in the United States alongside other Italian geographic names starting in the late 20th century. Today, it serves as a modern, elegant alternative to the traditional spelling Siena/Sienna.
Popularity in the United States
11,070 babies in the United States have been named Siena since 1880. It ranks #1543 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #628.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.1 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- NJ (6.2 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 699 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,939 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,589 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,739 |
Famous people named Siena
- Siena Agudong: Actress
Nicknames
Cece, Sisi
Fun facts
- The city of Siena in Tuscany gave its name to the reddish-brown earth pigment known as burnt sienna.
- While Sienna with a double 'n' is more common, the single 'n' spelling Siena directly reflects the original Italian city's spelling.