Shira
Shira first appears in US records in 1941. It peaked in 2009, when 159 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 79.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Shira popular?
Declining Shira is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
| 2020s | 430 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 861 | |
| 2000s | 1,324 | |
| 1990s | 988 | |
| 1980s | 1,182 | |
| 1970s | 650 | |
| 1960s | 224 | |
| 1950s | 131 | |
| 1940s | 25 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Shira mean?
Modern Hebrew shira, 'song, singing, poetry' (root sh-y-r). A popular contemporary given name; a concrete noun with no theophoric element.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shira mean?
Shira means song. Modern Hebrew shira, 'song, singing, poetry' (root sh-y-r). A popular contemporary given name; a concrete noun with no theophoric element.
What is the origin of the name Shira?
Shira is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Shira?
Shira is pronounced “SHEE-rah.”
Is Shira a boy or a girl name?
Shira is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Shira a popular name right now?
Shira is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
How popular is the name Shira?
In 2025, Shira ranked #2321 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Shira most popular?
Shira was most popular in 2009, when about 159 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Shira?
Names similar to Shira include Susannah, Yael, Tamar, Shifra, Malka.
What names go well with Shira?
hebrew names that pair well with Shira include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.