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