Sian
Pronunciation: [ s-ee-AHN ]
Sian is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,786 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Sian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 853 babies have been named Sian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sian is past its peak , currently ranked #16,786 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,786
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Sian
Sian is a girl name .
Is Sian a boy or girl name? Sian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,786 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,839. Sian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sian is currently ranked #16,786 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Sian include Sia, Siara, Sianni, Sianna, Siana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis