Declining since 2022, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Nashira since 1976
Babies named Nashira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Nashira first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1976, and while it remains uncommon, it reached its peak popularity in 1983. In 2025, the name is given to roughly 1 in 146,115 baby girls, ranking 8,860th. Its trajectory has been falling since 2022, reflecting a broader trend away from star-inspired names after a brief resurgence. As a celestial name with Arabic roots, Nashira carries a meaning of victory and good tidings.
Nashira derives from the Arabic root n-sh-r, associated with spreading news or victory. The name is also the traditional name for Gamma Capricorni, a star in the constellation Capricornus. It has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, possibly inspired by celestial naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nash, Shira
Variants: Nashirah, Nashyra
Sibling names for Nashira
Names that share Nashira's style, for a brother or sister.
