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Siyona

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Pronounced see-YOH-nah /siˈjoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Sanskrit, 'gentle; tender; soft', and a form of Zion ('the highest point; a citadel; Jerusalem', Hebrew); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gentle; the highest point: Siyona is Sanskrit/Hebrew. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'see-YOH-nah').
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Origin LowSanskrit, Hebrew
MeaningVariously from Sanskrit, 'gentle; tender; soft', and a form of Zion ('the highest point; a citadel; Jerusalem', Hebrew); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8799 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320032025

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

Siyona comes variously from Sanskrit, 'gentle; tender; soft', and a form of Zion ('the highest point; a citadel; Jerusalem', Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'see-YOH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Jewish families. Rare, gentle-and-the-highest-point at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Siyona is variously Sanskrit 'gentle; tender; soft' and a form of Zion ('the highest point; Jerusalem', Hebrew) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'see-YOH-nah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Siyona — routes layered

Variations

SiyonahSionaZiona

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Susana— echoes that soft -na sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siyona mean?

Siyona is variously Sanskrit 'gentle' and a form of Zion ('the highest point'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Siyona?

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

Is Siyona a boy or girl name?

Siyona is a girl's name.

How popular is Siyona?

Siyona is a rare name in the U.S.

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