Siana

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Pronounced see-AH-nah /siˈɑːnə/High

Meaning: Modern variant of Sienna (from the Italian city famous for its rich ochre pigment) or of Shana/Shanna (from Hebrew 'Yohanah,' meaning 'God is gracious').Medium

In 30 seconds: Siana is a modern feminine name evoking the warm earthy tones of Sienna or the Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious,' with a melodic, three-syllable flow.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Italian

MeaningModern variant of Sienna (from the Italian city famous for its rich ochre pigment) or of Shana/Shanna (from Hebrew 'Yohanah,' meaning 'God is gracious').

U.S. rank (2024)#3037 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births54 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,220

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Siana straddles several naming traditions. In Wales, it relates to Siân (the Welsh form of Jane/Joanna, meaning 'God is gracious'), with Siana being a longer, more melodic variant. In the English-speaking world more broadly it is sometimes treated as a variant of Sienna, the Italian city-inspired color name that gained popularity in the early 2000s.

The name Siana has appeared in Welsh naming records and has been growing quietly in popularity in England and Wales. Its three-syllable flow gives it a musical quality, and its dual possible origins allow families from different backgrounds to find personal meaning in it.

Did you know? Siana is particularly popular in Wales, where it functions as a Welsh phonetic variant of the name Jane or Siân, the Welsh form of John meaning 'God is gracious.'

Overall data confidence 75%

Welsh Names – Siân — Welsh etymology and Siana as variantBehind the Name – Sienna — Italian color name connection

Variations

SiennaSianShanaSianna

Nicknames

SiAnaSia

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If you like Siana…

Sienna— Italian color name with similar sound

Sian— Welsh form of the same root name

Diana— three-syllable feminine name with similar lyrical flow

Frequently Asked

What does the name Siana mean?

Siana is related to Welsh Siân, meaning 'God is gracious,' and also evokes the warm earthy tones of the color Sienna from the Italian city.

How do you pronounce Siana?

Siana is pronounced see-AH-nah, with three syllables and emphasis on the second.

Is Siana a boy or girl name?

Siana is a girl's name.

How popular is Siana?

Siana has modest use in Wales and England and is uncommon in other English-speaking countries, making it a distinctive yet accessible choice.