Girl name · Italian
Sienna
“the reddish-brown earth of Siena”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Sienna.
Explore Sienna further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Sienna — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Sienna is the Tuscan city, and by way of the clay dug near it, a colour — terra di Siena, the raw and burnt siennas in every paintbox. The doubled n is an English addition; the city has one.
So the name is a place that became a pigment that became a name, which is the same path Magenta and Umber took without ever becoming names. It sits at number 94 in the US and considerably higher in Britain.
It resists clean shortening. Three syllables want one (Sienna Rose, Sienna Wren). On our vibe map it is Boho with Nature-Inspired earth.
More Italian names
Sienna sits in our Italian set — these share its roots.
All Italian names →Sienna — common questions
Is Sienna a boy or girl name?
Sienna is traditionally a girl name of Italian origin.
What does the name Sienna mean?
Sienna means “the reddish-brown earth of Siena” of Italian origin. Sienna is the Tuscan city, and by way of the clay dug near it, a colour — terra di Siena, the raw and burnt siennas in every paintbox. The doubled n is an English addition; the city has one.
Where does the name Sienna come from?
Sienna is Italian in origin. So the name is a place that became a pigment that became a name, which is the same path Magenta and Umber took without ever becoming names. It sits at number 94 in the US and considerably higher in Britain.
What are common nicknames for Sienna?
Sia and Enna — the short-forms parents most often use for Sienna.
How popular is Sienna?
Sienna did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Sienna you might want for the nursery.