What does Serena mean?
Serena comes from the Latin for “serene” or “calm.”
What does Sienna mean?
From the Italian city of Siena and its russet earth pigment, sienna.
Serena vs Sienna
Which is more popular?
Sienna is more popular than Serena today: about 2,659 US babies were given the name Sienna in 2025, compared with 942 named Serena.
| Serena | Sienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Serene, calm | Reddish-brown |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | seh-REH-nah | see-EN-uh |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1960 |
| Peak year | 2000 (1,504) | 2025 (2,659) |
| In 2025 | 942 | 2,659 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Serena
Sienna
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Serena | Sienna |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5,054 | 12,482 |
| 2010s | 7,331 | 14,136 |
| 2000s | 10,634 | 10,685 |
| 1990s | 8,444 | 2,151 |
| 1980s | 5,263 | 305 |
| 1970s | 4,844 | 102 |
| 1960s | 2,568 | 16 |
| 1950s | 1,055 | 0 |
| 1940s | 595 | 0 |
| 1930s | 354 | 0 |
| 1920s | 406 | 0 |
| 1910s | 359 | 0 |
| 1900s | 218 | 0 |
| 1890s | 184 | 0 |
| 1880s | 141 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Serena or Sienna more popular?
Sienna is more popular than Serena today: about 2,659 US babies were given the name Sienna in 2025, compared with 942 named Serena.
What is the difference between Serena and Sienna?
Serena means Serene, calm (Italian origin), while Sienna means Reddish-brown (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Serena or Sienna?
In US records, Serena first appears in 1880 and Sienna in 1960, so Serena has the longer recorded history.