What is the origin of the name Sienna?

Sienna is a name of Italian origin.

How popular is the name Sienna?

Sienna is currently ranked #139 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Sienna?

Sienna is pronounced see-EN-uh.

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GirlItalian

Sienna

see-EN-uh

Popularity

#139

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Italian

Total Births

37,217

Peak Year

#2,113 in 2024

First Recorded

1960

Style

Modern & Trendy, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Sienna is of Italian origin, named after the city of Siena in Tuscany, known for its reddish-brown earth pigment.

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Si Sien Enna

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

Sienna Miller
British-American actress and fashion model.

Nicknames

Si Sien Enna

Spelling Variations

Siena

Similar Names

Savannah Scarlett Sophia

Personality Traits

artisticstylishwarmcreative

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