Siena
3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ English ◈ 3 syllables
"Italian city, reddish-brown color."

From English

Siena means old — from the Latin senex, or it refers to the Italian city of Siena (Tuscany), famous for the Palio horse race, burnt-sienna art pigment, and medieval Gothic architecture. The name carries an entire Italian city of terracotta towers, Renaissance art, and the most beautiful main square in Italy.

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Siena at a glance
MeaningItalian city, reddish-brown color.
OriginEnglish
GenderFemale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#643
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Why parents love Siena
  • Siena is one of Italy's most beautiful cities — medieval Tuscany.
  • The Palio horse race is one of the world's most dramatic events.
  • Burnt sienna is art's most iconic warm pigment.
  • Two syllables with a warm, Italian sound: see-EN-ah.
  • The Tuscan heritage gives it genuine Italian depth.
The vibe of Siena
Italian cityTuscanyPalioburnt siennamedievalGothicterracottaRenaissance
Origin & history of Siena
Latin senex (old) or Etruscan Italian city of Siena given name
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English roots
Siena refers to the Italian city in Tuscany, possibly from the Latin meaning old. Siena is famous for the Palio horse race, burnt-sienna art pigment, medieval Gothic architecture, and the most beautiful main square in Italy (Piazza del Campo).
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Italian city name; the pigment burnt sienna since the Renaissance.
3
Today
Siena remains a beloved choice, ranking #643 in the US. 10,590 babies have been named Siena since 1965.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Siena?
2018 peak year
Siena first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1965. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2018, 496 babies received the name (ranked #611). Today it sits around #643, with roughly 462 babies named Siena each year. Siena's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 10,590 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
496 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #611)
462 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,620 Total registrations
last 10 years
10,590 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #643) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Siena
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Siena's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — Tuscan communication. People named Siena tend to be warm, artistic, and gifted at being the most beautiful piazza in any room.

Most beautiful piazza
Tuscan warmth
Burnt-sienna colour
Palio-level drama
Medieval-Gothic depth
S1
I9
E5
N5
A1
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
Personality of Siena
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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