Sirena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sirena has Greek origins, meaning 'siren' or 'enchanting music'. Its language path evolved from Ancient Greek 'Seiren' to Latin and then to modern English. The name embodies traits of beauty and mystery, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 19th century as mythological names became trendy.
The name Sirena is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sirena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Sirena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2029th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1964th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2968th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3314th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sirena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sirena"
Pronunciation
/sɪˈrɛnə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Sirena is derived from the Greek word 'seiren', which refers to the mythological creatures known for their enchanting music and singing that lured sailors to their doom.
Meaning
siren, enchanting music
Language Evolution
Seiren (Ancient Greek), Sirena (Latin), Sirena (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th century as interest in mythological themes and names grew.
Variants & Derivatives
Siren, Sireen
Modern Popularity & Image
Sirena is often associated with beauty and allure, reflecting its mythological roots. It has gained a modern image of being enchanting and mysterious.
Famous People
Sirena Irwin, an American voice actress, Sirena Huang, a talented violinist
📊 Sirena Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 136 peak births in 1995
Geographic Spread
Popular across 13 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sirena"
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 "Sirena"
"Sirena" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2029th of 19264 | 678 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1964th of 27321 | 1,033 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2968th of 35406 | 856 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3314th of 30306 | 580 |
Regional Popularity of "Sirena" 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 "Sirena" 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) |
63.47% 1864th/2937 |
60.52% 2108th/3483 |
76.78% 2701st/3518 |
51.56% 2085th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
74.63% 2750th/3685 |
60.20% 2694th/4475 |
42.38% 2201st/5194 |
24.22% 1530th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
37.62% 2751st/7313 |
26.45% 1974th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
47.55% 3244th/6822 |
33.06% 2075th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sirena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sirena" 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.