Sienna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sienna originates from the Italian city of Siena, which has Etruscan roots. Its meaning is associated with the color orange-red. The name has evolved through various historical forms and became popular in the late 20th century. Today, it is viewed as a stylish and warm name, with notable personalities bearing the name.
The name Sienna is most popular in Nevada, 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 gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sienna has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Sienna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20994th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5647th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1777th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 312th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 181st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sienna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sienna"
Pronunciation
/siˈɛnə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Sienna is derived from the Italian city of Siena, which is believed to be named after the Etruscan word 'saina' meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'.
Meaning
orange-red
Language Evolution
Siena (Italian), Siena (Latin), Saina (Etruscan)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, largely due to the rising trend of unique and nature-inspired names.
Variants & Derivatives
Sien, Sianna, Cienna
Modern Popularity & Image
Sienna is currently perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with warmth and creativity.
Famous People
Sienna Miller, Sienna Guillory
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sienna"
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 "Sienna"
"Sienna" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20994th of 24088 | 10 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5647th of 19264 | 141 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1777th of 27321 | 1,196 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 312th of 35406 | 16,123 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 181st of 30306 | 19,741 |
Regional Popularity of "Sienna" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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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 "Sienna" 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) |
- | - | - |
63.13% 2553rd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.69% 2052nd/3685 |
37.27% 1668th/4475 |
59.03% 3066th/5194 |
19.41% 1226th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.94% 364th/4582 |
4.76% 246th/5164 |
7.11% 520th/7313 |
2.97% 222nd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
5.87% 234th/3984 |
2.30% 103rd/4487 |
4.15% 283rd/6822 |
2.39% 150th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sienna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sienna" 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.