Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Sienna

Sienna is a relatively modern invention as a female given name and thought to be derived from an ancient city in the Tuscany region of Italy called Siena (now a tourist destination). This city was settled by the ancient Etruscan civilization many centuries before Christ; the Etruscans were known for their advanced irrigation systems and their penchant for settling communities in well-protected hill areas. According to Roman legend, Siena was founded by Senius, son of the Roman mythical warrior Romulus (after whom Rome was named). Siena comes from the Latin word "senex" or "seneo" meaning "old, to be old". Siena/Sienna as a female given name is a relatively new creation and popularized in recent times throughout the English-speaking nations. Sienna is particularly popular in Australia (a Top 10 girl’s name) and New Zealand. It is also ranked high in England and Scotland.

All About the Baby Name – Sienna

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME SIENNA

The number Eight personality has everything to do with power, wealth and abundance. Somehow, this personality has been blessed on the material plane, but their authoritative and problem-solving traits provide evidence that their good fortunes are not just the luck of the lottery. They are well earned. This is the personality of CEOs and high-ranking military personnel. Eights are intensely active, hard-driving individuals. Success is only meaningful to them after a job well-done.  They are remarkable in their ability to see the larger picture right down to the smallest details, and organize a strategy around success. They then have the ability to direct a group around them toward any goal, and realize individual potential to get the most out of their team.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME SIENNA

The name Sienna first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1995. Within three years, the name quickly advanced over 400 positions on the charts. Then it fell down the charts in subsequent years to very low-moderate usage. The big push in this name’s popularity came in the years 2005 and 2006 when the actress Sienna Miller was just coming into the American spotlight, bringing her gorgeous name along with her. Sienna Miller starred in a couple of notable films, but her celebrity was mostly tied to her relationship with Jude Law at the time. In any case, Americans saw “Sienna” in print a lot back then and the name ascended many spots up the charts in those years. The height of the name’s popularity came in 2007 when she reached a respectable #170 on the charts. In the past couple of years, Sienna is gently falling off the Top 200 list but that just mean fewer females have to share this lovely moniker. Sienna’s popularity in America is also thought to be tied to the name Sierra. Both of these names are refreshingly new and different, but also pretty and feminine. Especially Sienna. Given the name’s etymology, this might be a good choice if you think your baby girl is a wise, “old” soul.

Quick Facts

ON SIENNA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

263

PRONUNCIATION:

see-EN-ah

SIMPLE MEANING:

Old, to be old

Characteristics

OF SIENNA

Authoritative

Powerful

Tough

Tenacious

Wealthy

Problem-solver

Achiever

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Sienna

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME SIENNA

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Sienna

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME SIENNA

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Popular Songs

ON SIENNA

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Famous People

NAMED SIENNA

Sienna Miller (actress)
Sienna Guillory (British actress)

Children of Famous People

NAMED SIENNA

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME SIENNA

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