Siena

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Pronounced see-EN-ah /siˈɛn.ə/High

Meaning: From the Italian city of Siena in Tuscany, whose name may derive from the Roman Senones tribe or from Latin senex ('old man'); also associated with the rich ochre-orange pigment 'sienna' named after the city's characteristic earth tonesHigh

In 30 seconds: Siena is a sun-warmed Italian place-name meaning 'from Siena' — the Tuscan city famous for its Gothic cathedral and horse race. As a name it evokes art, beauty, and ochre warmth.

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Origin HighItalian, Latin

MeaningFrom the Italian city of Siena in Tuscany, whose name may derive from the Roman Senones tribe or from Latin senex ('old man'); also associated with the rich ochre-orange pigment 'sienna' named after the city's characteristic earth tones

U.S. rank (2025)#610 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births479 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 11,069

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Siena is the English spelling of the Italian city of Siena (usually spelled Sienna in the color), one of Tuscany's most celebrated medieval cities. The city's name may derive from the Roman colony Saena Julia or from the Senones tribe. As a given name, Siena is a modern place-name adoption, similar to Florence, Savannah, and Venice.

Siena began appearing as a given name in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, as Italian place-names gained appeal. It has been growing in the U.S. since the 2000s, often chosen by families with Italian heritage or simply for its beautiful sound. It sits alongside Sienna (the double-n spelling) in U.S. charts.

Did you know? The color 'raw sienna' — the warm, burnt-orange pigment beloved by Renaissance painters — takes its name from the iron-rich clay of Siena, Italy, meaning Siena is a name literally painted into centuries of Western art.

Overall data confidence 87%

Behind the Name — Siena — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

SiennaSierraCienna

Nicknames

SiEnna

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If you like Siena…

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Florence— three-syllable Italian city name used as a girls' name with the same Tuscan resonance

Savannah— place-name girls' name with the same warm, melodic three-syllable feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Siena mean?

Siena is an Italian place-name from the Tuscan city of Siena, historically linked to the rich ochre pigment 'sienna' and the city's medieval art tradition.

How do you pronounce Siena?

It is said see-EN-ah — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Siena a boy or girl name?

Siena is exclusively a girls' name.

How popular is Siena?

Siena (and its variant Sienna) rank in the U.S. top 300–400 girls' names and have been growing since the 2000s.