Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Sira since 1997
Babies named Sira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Sira is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1997 and reaching its peak popularity in 2016. As of 2025, it ranks 9,457th, with about 1 in 160,727 newborns given the name. Its trajectory has been stable, and it saw most usage in the 2010s, with top-state representation in New York. The name's multiple possible origins, from Arabic (meaning 'path') to Scandinavian (as a short form of Sigrid), give it a cross-cultural appeal that may attract parents seeking a short, melodic name with international roots.
Sira has multiple possible origins. In Arabic, it may derive from سيرة (sira) meaning 'path, way' or 'biography', as in the prophetic biography 'sira'. In Scandinavia, it is a short form of Sigrid, from Old Norse sigr 'victory' and fríðr 'beautiful'. The name's use in the United States likely reflects diverse cultural influences, with its earliest recorded appearance in 1997.
Where Sira is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sira” around the world
Where Sira lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
75
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Sira
Names that share Sira's style, for a brother or sister.
