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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shira — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shir|Shirah
HebrewGirl↑↑ Surging

Shira

SHEER-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2337
↑↑ Surging
#2337
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 22
Peak rank
#2337 in 2024
5yr change
+440 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2337 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Shira

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2337

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+440 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewMeaningfulModernGirl2-syllableLyricalJewish HeritageRareSoft Vibes
Character
expressive and lyrical
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Shiras

versatileauthenticintrospectivecourageousemotional
STRONG
High confidence

Shira is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2337 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +440 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2337 · very rare
Shira at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew 'shir' meaning 'song' or 'to sing'. Also associated with light and brightness in Jewish tradition.
Language root:Hebrew · Yiddish
Peak rank:#2337 in 2024
5yr change:+440 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Shira Haas
Actress
Shira Lee Patz
Actress
Similar Sound
SiraShariShiraSherrySiennaSara
Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Shira illustration
Name Intelligence
Shira · Overview
Summary

Shira is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2337 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Shira scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 440 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Meaningful · Modern character
Shira carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Shira is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
shira.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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