Siyona
A feminine variant of the Hebrew name Shion meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 391 living Americans carry the first name Siyona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Siyona today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siyona births was 2013 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siyona. 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.
People living today
391
~ 1 in 876,610 Americans
Peak year
2013
39 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,878
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Siyona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Siyona from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 241 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siyona 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 Siyona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Siyonas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Siyona, while Texas, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Siyona
The name Siyona is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "siona," which means "good luck" or "auspicious."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Siyona can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used as a feminine name. The name was particularly popular among the Brahmin caste, which was the highest social class in the Hindu caste system.
In the 5th century BCE, a Hindu sage named Siyona was mentioned in the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata. This sage was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual teachings, and his name became synonymous with knowledge and enlightenment.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Siyona was a 7th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing several mathematical formulas and equations.
During the Mughal Empire in India, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Siyona was popular among the Muslim community. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Siyona Begum, who was a prominent courtier and poet during the reign of Emperor Akbar.
In the 19th century, a notable Indian freedom fighter and social reformer named Siyona Bai played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education, and her legacy continues to inspire many people in India today.
Throughout history, the name Siyona has been associated with good fortune, wisdom, and strength of character. Despite its ancient origins, the name remains popular in various parts of the world, particularly in India and among the Indian diaspora.
People
Siyona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Siyona 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
Siyona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siyona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 391 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siyona 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 876,610 US residents.
Is Siyona a common name?
We classify Siyona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 394 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siyona most popular?
The single biggest year for Siyona was 2013, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siyona is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Siyona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siyona 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.