Siena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Siena originates from the Italian language, derived from the Latin 'Saena'. It refers to a city known for its rich history and cultural significance. The name has evolved through several forms and is associated with beauty and tradition, though it has no biblical connections. Siena became popular during the Middle Ages and continues to be recognized today.
The name Siena is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Siena has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Siena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14677th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3680th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 856th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 651st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Siena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Siena"
Pronunciation
/siˈɛnə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Siena is derived from the Latin 'Saena', which is believed to be related to the Etruscan word for 'river'.
Meaning
the name of a city in Italy
Language Evolution
Saena, Sena, Siena
Historical Usage
Siena gained popularity as a place name during the Middle Ages, becoming well-known for its art, architecture, and the Palio horse race.
Variants & Derivatives
Siennese, Siena-, Sien
Modern Popularity & Image
Siena is perceived as a beautiful and historic city, often associated with culture, art, and tradition.
Famous People
Siena Miller, Siena Agudong
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Siena"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Siena"
"Siena" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14677th of 19264 | 15 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3680th of 27321 | 423 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 856th of 35406 | 4,718 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 651st of 30306 | 5,434 |
Regional Popularity of "Siena" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Siena" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
57.77% 2585th/4475 |
- |
34.54% 2182nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.37% 1254th/4582 |
12.32% 636th/5164 |
18.49% 1352nd/7313 |
7.50% 560th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.76% 867th/3984 |
7.98% 358th/4487 |
15.11% 1031st/6822 |
8.09% 508th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Siena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Siena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.