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Sienna
GirlItalian· “reddish-brown; from Siena”
- Meaning
- reddish-brown; from Siena
- Origin
- Italian
- Pronunciation
- see-EN-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #94
- US babies 2025
- 2,659
- Best rank
- #94 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Sienna
Sienna is an Italian name that means “reddish-brown; from Siena”.
Sienna takes its name from Siena, the Tuscan city famous for its medieval architecture and its horse race, the Palio. A reddish-brown earth pigment dug near the city became known as sienna, and burnt sienna has long been a staple of artists' palettes. As a first name, Sienna rose in English-speaking countries in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, prized for its warm color association and its Italian flair. The double n spelling is the most common in English, while the city itself uses one. It feels stylish, sunny and sophisticated.
Famous parents who chose Sienna: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (2021). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Sienna first appears in US Social Security records in 1960. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1995. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #94, and its highest count, 2,659 babies. Use has grown 84% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #3,059 in 1980, #621 in 2000, #210 in 2010, and #94 in 2025. Of the 39,877 US girls named Sienna since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 12,482 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Amara, Georgia, Juniper, Margot, and Cecilia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sienna ranked highest in Hawaii, New Mexico, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #42 | 13 |
| New Mexico | #45 | 22 |
| New Jersey | #46 | 145 |
| Delaware | #53 | 13 |
| Connecticut | #61 | 42 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sienna is usually pronounced see-EN-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Sienna
A few middle names that flow with Sienna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sienna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sienna mean?
Sienna is an Italian name that means “reddish-brown; from Siena”.
What is the origin of the name Sienna?
Sienna has Italian roots. Sienna takes its name from Siena, the Tuscan city famous for its medieval architecture and its horse race, the Palio.
Is Sienna a popular name?
Yes. Sienna ranked #94 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Sienna a boy or girl name?
Sienna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sienna?
Sienna is usually pronounced see-EN-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings