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Siani

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Pronounced SHAH-nee /ˈʃɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Welsh Siani — a pet form of Sian (the Welsh Jane/Jane), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Medium

In 30 seconds: Welsh and warm: Siani pets Sian — the Welsh Jane — 'God is gracious'. Soft, lyrical, and charming.

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Origin MediumWelsh, Hebrew

MeaningFrom Welsh Siani — a pet form of Sian (the Welsh Jane/Jane), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

U.S. rank (2025)#3700 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,166

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Siani comes from Welsh — a pet form of Sian, the Welsh Jane, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A soft, charming Welsh name (note: spelled with Si-, it's said 'SHAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Welsh families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sian is the Welsh form of Jane ('God is gracious') — and Siani is its affectionate pet form; a soft, lyrical Welsh name.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Siân — root etymology

Variations

SianSiânShani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siani mean?

Siani pets Sian, the Welsh Jane — 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Siani?

It's said SHAH-nee /ˈʃɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the Welsh Si- is 'sh').

Is Siani a boy or girl name?

Siani is a girl's name.

How popular is Siani?

Siani is a rare name in the U.S.