Holding steady.
Popularity of Siria since 1915
Babies named Siria per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Siria's real moment was 1996.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Siria is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1915 but never entering the top 1,000. Its peak year was 1996, but even then the number of births was very small. The name has seen stable, low-level use over the decades, with a slight uptick in the 1990s. Siria is likely of Spanish or Italian origin, possibly a geographical name or a star reference. Parents today may appreciate its melodic sound and cross-cultural appeal. As of the latest data (2025), it remains a distinctive choice.
Siria is a name of uncertain origin. It may be derived from the country name Syria, used as a given name in Spanish- and Italian-speaking regions. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Sirio, the Spanish and Italian name for the star Sirius. The name has seen occasional but consistent use in the United States since the early 20th century, with a peak in 1996.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Siri, Ria
Variants: Sirya
Sibling names for Siria
Names that share Siria's style, for a brother or sister.
