Declining since 2007, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Syanna since 1998
Babies named Syanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Syanna is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998. It reached its peak popularity in 2007, but usage has been declining since then. As of 2025, it ranks 9,457th nationally, with approximately 1 in 160,727 girls receiving this name. The name does not appear in any top state lists, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. Its meaning is uncertain; it may be a modern respelling of the Welsh name Sian (a form of Jane) or a creative combination of sounds. The rarity of Syanna makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Syanna is likely a modern respelling of Sian, the Welsh form of Jane, which itself derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The name emerged in the United States in the late 1990s, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Sienna or Savannah. Its use remains rare, with occasional appearances in birth records.
“Syanna” around the world
Where Syanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sia, Anna, Sy
Sibling names for Syanna
Names that share Syanna's style, for a brother or sister.
