Declining since 2009, #2,298 for girls today.
Popularity of Shira since 1941
Babies named Shira per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shira's real moment was 1985.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 131 |
| 1960s | 224 |
| 1970s | 650 |
| 1980s | 1,182 |
| 1990s | 988 |
| 2000s | 1,324 |
| 2010s | 861 |
| 2020s | 430 |
Meaning & origin
Shira is a Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'poem,' first recorded in U.S. data in 1941. It reached its highest popularity in 1985, and has since seen a gradual decline, particularly after 2009. Currently ranked 2298th, the name is given to roughly 1 in 20,345 girls. It has been most common in New York, New Jersey, and Illinois. Despite its mid-range rank, Shira remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with Hebrew roots and a poetic essence.
Shira derives from the Hebrew word shir (song) or shira (poem). It is a modern Hebrew name, relatively recent in use, and has been popular among Jewish families in Israel and the diaspora. The name is often chosen for its lyrical meaning and connection to Hebrew culture.
Where Shira is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shira” around the world
Where Shira lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Shira
Names that share Shira's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Talia, Noa, Liora, Yael, Aviva, Atara, Chava, Rivka, Ahuva, Meira, Neta, Tali, Talya, Tova, Ahava, Ashira, Aviah, Avigayil, Avital, Aviyah, Gal, Galia, Hadasa, Hila, Katriel, Liat, Lielle, Maayan, Mazel, Natania, Nitza, Orly, Shelah, Sivan, Tehila, Yaira, Zahava, Amalya, Ayelet, Hadar, Hodaya, Maytal, Mazal, Naama, Naarah, Naava, Nili, Noga, Tashira, Temima, Tovah, Yaeli, Yaffa, Yarden, Ytzel, Zivah, Zohar, Gali, Hadas, Ketura, Atalya, Carmi, Chavi, Chayah, Dvora, Eira, Galit, Gavriella, Hadara, Hadasah, Hallel, Havah, Liel, Margalit, Meital, Orit, Shalva, Talli, Tehilla, Tehillah, Yafa, Yanai, Zehava, Zohara
Brothers: Eli, Noam, Ari, Yonah, Zev, Avi, Cohen, Dov, Kohen, Aharon, Akiva, Alon, Aryeh, Azriel, Eitan, Gavriel, Hillel, Ilan, Meir, Ronen, Shamir, Tal, Tamir, Uri, Uziel, Yair, Yisrael, Yonatan, Arye, Asaf, Avner, Benzion, Chai, Doron, Eran, Eyal, Eytan, Idan, Itai, Lior, Matan, Nadav, Nahom, Omri, Oryan, Ronit, Shimshon, Tomer, Yahel, Yoav, Yona, Yoni, Yossi, Yuval, Zvi, Allon, Amitai, Avishai, Aviv, Elad, Elior, Erez, Etai, Harel, Ilai, Ilay, Itamar, Netanel, Nissim, Osher, Refael, Refoel, Rishon, Tuvia, Yaniv, Yaron, Ziv, Itay, Adar, Adir, Aitan, Arad, Arieh, Baruc, Chananya, Chanoch, Dagan, Eliav, Elizar, Gilad, Imri, Leor, Liron, Meshilem, Navon, Niv, Ovadia, Ronith, Shalev, Tzion, Yotam, Zeev
