Poppy vs Sienna
Poppy and Siennacompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Poppy was ranked #7 and Sienna #15 among girls in England and Wales.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2025, Poppy was ranked #45 and Sienna #10 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Poppy was ranked #24 and Sienna #41 among girls in Scotland.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Poppy was ranked #47 and Sienna #30 among girls in Northern Ireland.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2023, Poppy was ranked #36 and Sienna #53 among girls in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Poppy was ranked #105 and Sienna #62 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Poppy and Sienna over time
Poppy and Sienna appear together in 5 published lists, across 110 years of shared records. Sienna held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Poppy in 2.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Sienna reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Poppy in 2. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One took the other's place near the top
In Northern Ireland · Girls, Sienna moved into the top 50 at #49 in 2023 as Poppy fell out of it to #62, having been #50 the year before.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2023, Sienna moved ahead of Poppy in Northern Ireland · Girls — #50 and #52 the year before became #62 and #49.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Poppy and Sienna changed places 6 times in New Zealand · Girls between 2005 and 2023, ending at #36 and #53.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 21 shared years in Northern Ireland · Girls, Poppy and Sienna averaged 19.5 places apart, ending at #47 and #30.
- Longest-running competitions
Poppy and Sienna were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #7 and #15.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Poppy #89 in 2024, Sienna #44 in 2022.
List by list
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Poppy held the stronger position in 28 of those years, Sienna in 2.
Highest recorded here: Poppy #5 in 2014, Sienna #12 in 2022.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Poppy #7, Sienna #15.
Republic of Ireland · Girls23 shared years, 2002–2025
Poppy held the stronger position in 2 of those years, Sienna in 21.
Highest recorded here: Poppy #89 in 2024, Sienna #44 in 2022.
The order changed in 2012: Sienna moved ahead. In 2011 they stood at #132 and #135; by 2012 that had become #136 and #112.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Poppy #105, Sienna #62.
Northern Ireland · Girls21 shared years, 2004–2024
Poppy held the stronger position in 17 of those years, Sienna in 4.
Highest recorded here: Poppy #27 in 2021, Sienna #30 in 2024.
The order changed in 2023: Sienna moved ahead. In 2022 they stood at #50 and #52; by 2023 that had become #62 and #49.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Poppy #47, Sienna #30.
New Zealand · Girls19 shared years, 2005–2023
Poppy held the stronger position in 4 of those years, Sienna in 15.
Highest recorded here: Poppy #27 in 2020, Sienna #23 in 2009.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Poppy #36, Sienna #53.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls17 shared years, 2009–2025
Poppy held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Sienna in 17.
Highest recorded here: Poppy #44 in 2024, Sienna #7 in 2009.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Poppy #45, Sienna #10.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Poppy
Pairs where Poppy shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Nicola vs Poppy
In 1996 they stood at #87 and #92 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #4201 and #7.
Nicola · Poppy · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Poppy vs Stacey
In 1996 they stood at #92 and #97 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #7 and #2138.
Poppy · Stacey · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Poppy vs Leanne
In 1996 they stood at #92 and #88 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #7 and #2006.
Poppy · Leanne · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Poppy vs Claire
In 1996 they stood at #92 and #90 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #7 and #1362.
Poppy · Claire · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Sienna
Pairs where Sienna shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Sienna vs Layla
Sienna and Layla both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Sienna · Layla · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Sienna vs Sofia
Sienna and Sofia both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Sienna · Sofia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Sienna vs Arabella
Sienna and Arabella both rose over the same years in 3 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Sienna · Arabella · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Sienna vs Aurora
Sienna and Aurora both rose over the same years in 3 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Sienna · Aurora · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — moved together in several countries.
- Christopher vs Paul
Christopher and Paul both fell over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Christopher · Paul · 80 shared years, 1946–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Leo
Oliver and Leo both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Leo · 63 shared years, 1959–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Luca
Oliver and Luca both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Luca · 43 shared years, 1973–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Amelia vs Sofia
Amelia and Sofia both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Norway · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Amelia · Sofia · 36 shared years, 1972–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Poppy | Sienna |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Taken directly from the English word for the red flower. | From the English word for the orange-red colour, ultimately from the Italian city of Siena, known for its distinctive reddish clay. |
| Origin | English, from Old English popæg, ultimately from Latin papaver | English (colour/place name) |
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɒpi/ | /si.ˈɛn.ə/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Girls #7 (2025) | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #10 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | 90/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 94/100 | 88/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Poppy is recorded with a English, from Old English popæg, ultimately from Latin papaver origin, while Sienna is recorded with a English (colour/place name) origin.
- Poppy and Sienna both have 2 syllables.
- Poppy's recorded meaning differs from Sienna's — see the table above for each.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Poppy
Popularity journey
First recorded1990
First recorded at #517 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1990 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #5 among girls in England and Wales, in 2014 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #7 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Sienna
Popularity journey
First recorded1996
First recorded at #974 among girls in England and Wales in 1996 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
England and Wales · Girls
Highest recorded2003–2025
Highest recorded position: #7 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2009 (recorded 2003–2025).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #15 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls