UK girl's name
Siana
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of "Sia" and "Anna".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Siana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Siana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1449, with 22 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 29 births.
This profile covers 470 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 76% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 474 living people in the UK are called Siana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Siana ranked #1449 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 22 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 29 girls were registered as Siana.
- • Siana ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #630 in 2023.
- • About 474 living people in the UK are estimated to have Siana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1449
2024
Births in 2024
22
Latest year
Peak year
2013
29 births
Estimated living
474
2026
Meaning
What does Siana mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Siana over time
The chart below shows babies named Siana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Siana, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 22 births in 2024, compared with 29 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Siana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1942 | 88 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1745 | 178 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1774 | 127 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1086 | 77 | 4 |
Geography
Where Siana is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Siana. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Siana ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #630 in 2023.
Across the UK
Siana in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#630 in 2023
2 years of NRS records, 7 total registered
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- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
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FAQ
Siana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Siana in the UK right now?
In 2024, Siana was ranked #1449 for girls in England and Wales, with 22 births registered.
When was Siana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 29 babies registered as Siana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Siana?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of "Sia" and "Anna".
How many people are called Siana in the UK?
A total of 470 babies have been registered as Siana across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 7 more in Scotland.
Where is Siana most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Siana ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #630 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.