Girl Name
Siena
Siena is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Siena is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Siena often also consider Sienna.
Siena meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Siena has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Siena as S·I·E·N·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Siena is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Siena variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Sienaa, Sienae, Sienay, Sien.
- Nicknames: Sie and S.
- Middle names: Pair Siena with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Siena middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Sienna, Sina, Seana, Shana, Shona — full picks on the sibling names for Siena guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Siena? Browse our names like Siena guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Siena
What does the name Siena mean?
Siena has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Siena?
The exact origin of Siena is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Siena?
Siena has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Siena a boy's or girl's name?
Siena is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Siena in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Siena sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Siena?
Names that share Siena's sound and style include Sienna, Sina, Seana, Shana, Shona.
What middle names pair well with Siena?
Good middle-name fits for Siena pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Siena is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Siena is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Siena?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Siena share its rhythm without rhyming — Sienna, Sina, Seana all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.