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Cienna

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Pronounced see-EHN-ə /si.ˈɛn.ə/High

Meaning: Orange-redMedium

In 30 seconds: Cienna is an English girl's name carrying the warm color sense of orange-red, the shade of burnt earth pigments.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOrange-red
U.S. rank (2025)#1598 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births131 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,091

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619882025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name takes its meaning, orange-red, from the rich reddish-brown hue long associated with the pigment of that color. In English use it sits among a small cluster of related spellings, with Sienna the most familiar of them. Cienna keeps the same sound while swapping the opening letter for a softer C.

The C spelling gives the name a slightly gentler look on the page than its s-led cousins. Its closest relatives are the variations Sienna, Siena, and Ciena, all built on the same color word and sharing its three-syllable lilt.

Did you know? Cienna is a spelling variant of Sienna, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'orange-red' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Cienna — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SiennaSienaCiena

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Sienna Guillory (1975–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Sienna Miller (1981–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Cienna…

Sienna— The most common spelling of the same orange-red color name; carried by actresses Sienna Miller and Sienna Guillory.
Siena— A single-N variation of Cienna with the identical meaning and sound.
Cianna— another modern pick
Bryanna— a fellow English choice
Sarina— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cienna mean?

Cienna is usually explained as meaning 'orange-red' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Cienna?

It's commonly said see-EHN-ə /si.ˈɛn.ə/.

Is Cienna a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Cienna is used as a girl name.

How popular is Cienna?

In 2024, Cienna ranked #1922 in the U.S. for girls, with 103 births recorded.

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