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Sienna is a feminine name from the English word meaning "orange-red". Behind the Name traces it ultimately to the name of the city of Siena in Italy, because of the color of the clay found there. It is pronounced see-EN-ə. In the United States it ranked #94 for girls in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name gives Sienna as coming "from the English word meaning 'orange-red'", tracing it ultimately to the name of the city of Siena in Italy, on account of the color of the clay found there.
Editorial confidence: established
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Italian place name | Siena | a city in Tuscany, source of the color name via its clay |
Popularity
Sienna ranked #94 for girls in the United States in 2025 (Social Security Administration).
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #94 | ssa-2025 |
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: None documented.
Variants: Siena
Related names: None documented.
What the name feels like
Sienna belongs to the small group of color-word names, with a warm, earthy tone and an Italian-sounding double n that gives it a slightly more elaborate feel than a plain color name like Amber or Hazel.
Style tags: color name, place-derived, three syllables, warm tone
Editorial interpretation: These style impressions are editorial judgment, not linguistic fact.
If you like this name
Names that share Sienna's color-word origin or its Italian place-name root.
Similar by meaning
Similar by origin
- Florence
- Verona
- Venice
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sienna mean?
Sienna means "orange-red", from the English color word, which is ultimately named for the Italian city of Siena and the color of its clay.
Is Sienna a popular name?
Yes. Sienna ranked #94 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.
Is Sienna the same as Siena?
Behind the Name lists Siena as a direct variant spelling of Sienna.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Sienna — supports etymology, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
