Holding steady.
Popularity of Sheera since 1956
Babies named Sheera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sheera is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956. It reached its peak usage in 1986 but never cracked the top 1000, remaining a distinctive choice. The name saw 1-in-N popularity? The name never achieved enough usage to calculate a 1-in-N rate relative to the population. Its trajectory has been stable, with no significant recent surge. The name's top associated states are unknown due to its rarity, but it likely appears most in states with larger Jewish populations. As a variant of Shira, it carries melodic associations with 'song' and has a simple, elegant sound.
Sheera is likely a variant of Shira, a Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'poetry' (from shir). It may also be an Anglicized form of the Yiddish name Shiere, meaning 'relative' or 'kinswoman'. The name saw occasional use in the United States from the 1950s onward but never entered the top 1000, remaining a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Sheera
Names that share Sheera's style, for a brother or sister.
