Siona

♀ Girl

Pronounced see-OH-nah /siˈoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew, linked to Zion ('a high/fortified place; the holy hill of Jerusalem'); also a Maori form of John and a modern name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Zion; a high place: Siona is Hebrew. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'see-OH-nah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew, linked to Zion ('a high/fortified place; the holy hill of Jerusalem'); also a Maori form of John and a modern name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6787 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 392

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

Siona comes from Hebrew, linked to Zion ('a high/fortified place; the holy hill of Jerusalem'); it is also a Maori form of John and a modern name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'see-OH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, from-Zion at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Siona is linked to Zion ('a high/fortified place; the holy hill of Jerusalem') in Hebrew — also a Maori form of John and a modern name — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'see-OH-nah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Siona — routes layered

Variations

ZionaSionah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siona mean?

Siona is Hebrew, linked to Zion ('a high place; the holy hill of Jerusalem'); also a Maori name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Siona?

It's said see-OH-nah /siˈoʊ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Siona a boy or girl name?

Siona is a girl's name.

How popular is Siona?

Siona is a rare name in the U.S.