UK girl's name
Siyana
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "black beauty".
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.
Siyana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Siyana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #885, with 41 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 88 births.
This profile covers 682 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 47% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 679 living people in the UK are called Siyana. 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
- • Siyana ranked #885 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 41 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 88 girls were registered as Siyana.
- • About 679 living people in the UK are estimated to have Siyana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#885
2024
Births in 2024
41
Latest year
Peak year
2020
88 births
Estimated living
679
2026
Meaning
What does Siyana mean?
The name Siyana is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the ancient and classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Shyama," which means "dark" or "blue-black." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals with darker complexions or dark hair.
One of the earliest known references to the name Siyana can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Siyana was the name of a Naga princess, a semi-divine being with serpentine characteristics. The Nagas played a significant role in Hindu mythology and were often associated with rivers, lakes, and other water bodies.
The name Siyana has also been connected to the Buddhist tradition. According to some sources, Siyana was the name of a female disciple of the Buddha who achieved enlightenment and became an arhat, or a perfected being. This association with Buddhism may have contributed to the name's popularity in certain regions of South and Southeast Asia.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Siyana was Siyana Bhikkhuni, a Buddhist nun who lived in the 5th century CE. She is renowned for her teachings and contributions to the development of Buddhist philosophy and practice in ancient India.
Another notable figure with the name Siyana was Siyana Devi, a Rajput princess from the 16th century CE. She was known for her bravery and her role in defending her kingdom against invaders. Her valor and leadership qualities have been celebrated in various literary works and folklore.
In the realm of literature, Siyana was the name of a character in the 19th-century Bengali novel "Durgeshnandini" by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. This novel is considered a significant work in the development of the Bengali literary tradition and played a crucial role in the Bengal Renaissance.
While the name Siyana has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has also gained popularity in other cultures and regions over time. However, due to the limited historical records available, it is challenging to provide a comprehensive account of all the individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Siyana over time
The chart below shows babies named Siyana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Siyana, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 41 births in 2024, compared with 88 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siyana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Siyana 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 | #630 | 321 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1160 | 342 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2455 | 19 | 2 |
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FAQ
Siyana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Siyana in the UK right now?
In 2024, Siyana was ranked #885 for girls in England and Wales, with 41 births registered.
When was Siyana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 88 babies registered as Siyana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Siyana?
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "black beauty".
How many people are called Siyana in the UK?
A total of 682 babies have been registered as Siyana across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.