Girl · #11,780 in 2026

Signa

Signa is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) west of Florence.

Current Rank
#11,780
Peak Rank
#2,246 (1916)
Total Babies
411
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1889
First Year
1993
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#2246
Peak Rank
411
Total Count
49
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Signa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Signa is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) west of Florence.

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Origin & history
The origins of Signa are uncertain. Most likely it already existed in ancient times, although it is not known if it was founded by the Etruscans or by Romans . It is also scarcely mentioned in the Low Middle Ages : Charlemagne donated to one of his captains a "Castle of Signa", although this is disputed. The local pleban churches of San Giovanni Battista and San Lorenzo are mentioned in a 977/978 AD document. Signa acquired local importance in the 14th century after the construction of a nearby bridge, the only one in the area allowing passage of the Arno river . It was conquered by condottier

The Story of Signa

Signa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1889, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 14 Signas were born — ranking #2,246 that year. As of 2026, Signa ranks #11,780 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 411 Signas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Signa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Signa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Cigna
  • Sigma
  • Signee
  • Sygma
  • Signy
  • Cygni
  • Segno
  • Signal
  • Cinna
  • Cygnet
  • Cygnus
  • Soignee

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Signa

What does the name Signa mean?
Signa is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) west of Florence.
How popular is Signa in 2026?
In 2026, Signa ranks #11,780 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Signa most popular?
Signa reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #2,246 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Signa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Signa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Signa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Signa include Elizbeth, Earle, Loney. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Signa

Signa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1889 and has accumulated 411 births in the dataset. Signa's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #2,246. Use the chart and map above to compare Signa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.