Siana
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of "Sia" and "Anna".
Name Census estimates that about 1,202 living Americans carry the first name Siana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Siana today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siana births was 2007 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Siana is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 285,153 Americans
Peak year
2007
64 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,037
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Siana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Siana from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 390 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Siana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Siana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sianas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Florida, New York recorded the most babies named Siana, while Virginia, Ohio, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Siana
The name Siana has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which was spoken in ancient India. It is believed to have originated around the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "syana," which means "dark" or "dark-colored."
In Hindu mythology, Syana is also the name of a nymph or celestial maiden. The name may have been inspired by her beauty and dark complexion. Some scholars suggest that the name could also be related to the Sanskrit word "syama," which means "dark-hued" or "black."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Siana can be found in ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Vedas. It was primarily used as a female name in India during the medieval period.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Siana was Siana Devi, a Hindu queen who ruled the Chaulukya dynasty in the 11th century CE in present-day Gujarat, India. She was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
Another notable figure was Siana Khanum, a 16th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence and played a significant role in the Mughal court.
In the 18th century, Siana Begum was a prominent poet and courtesan in the royal court of Awadh, in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Her poetry was celebrated for its elegance and depth.
During the 19th century, Siana Sahiba was a renowned Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Rajasthan, India. She was known for her devotion to God and her teachings on the path of love and surrender.
In more recent history, Siana Bangura was a Sierra Leonean writer and activist who campaigned against female genital mutilation. She was born in 1995 and gained international recognition for her efforts to raise awareness about this issue.
While the name Siana has its origins in ancient India, it has since spread to other parts of the world and has been adopted by various cultures and communities. However, its essence remains rooted in the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Siana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Siana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Siana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,202 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 285,153 US residents.
Is Siana a common name?
We classify Siana as "Rare". It ranks above 91.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,220 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siana most popular?
The single biggest year for Siana was 2007, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siana is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Siana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.