Nellie vs Siena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Girl #631 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Siena"

Origin: Italian

Italian English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Siena Rank #631

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #631 for Siena.

Is Nellie or Siena more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Siena at #631 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Siena mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Siena means "from Siena" (Italian origin).

Are Nellie and Siena boy or girl names?

Nellie is primarily a girl name. Siena is primarily a girl name.