Syenna

Meaning & origin

Syenna is a modern, creatively spelled name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997. It saw its highest usage in 2009, and has since followed a downward trajectory, falling in popularity since 2008. In 2025, the name ranked 14,942, with an estimated 1 in every 321,453 baby girls receiving the name, placing it among the more distinctive choices. As a variant of Sienna, Syenna shares the same visual and phonetic appeal as other color-inspired names, but its unique spelling gives it a contemporary edge. While not widespread, it fits well with other modern names that favor a melodic, feminine sound.

Syenna is a modern invented name, probably a respelling or elaborated form of Sienna, which ultimately derives from the Italian city of Siena, meaning 'reddish-brown' in reference to the color of the clay soils of the region. The name Sienna entered English usage as a color name and later as a given name, gaining popularity in the late 20th century. Syenna emerged as a creative variant in the late 1990s, reflecting a trend toward unique spellings of established names.