Nellie vs Siena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#520
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nell

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Siena

Girl #631 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Siena"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#631
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si, Sia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nellie Rank #520
Siena Rank #631

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nellie ___

  • Nellie Rose
  • Nellie Jane
  • Nellie Mae
  • Nellie Ann
  • Nellie Grace
  • Nellie Pearl

Siena ___

  • Siena Rose
  • Siena Grace
  • Siena Louise
  • Siena Marie
  • Siena Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nellie

Maude Elsie Pearl Hattie Archie

If you choose Siena

Lorenzo Marco Lucia Alessio Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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