Holding steady, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Sisira since 2007
Babies named Sisira per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2019, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sisira's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Sisira first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2007, and by 2025 it had reached a peak rank of 5,554. That year, approximately 1 in every 73,058 newborn girls was named Sisira, reflecting the name's niche appeal. Its usage has remained stable throughout the 2020s, with a peak year in 2025. The name is most common in Texas, suggesting a concentration in areas with significant Indian American communities. Sisira's origin is believed to be Sanskrit, likely related to the word for a cool or gentle breeze, though the etymology is not definitively established. It carries a soft, melodic sound that fits well with other feminine names of similar background.
Sisira appears to be a feminine name drawn from Sanskrit, where it may be related to शिशिर (śiśira), meaning 'cool', 'cold', or 'gentle breeze'. The name has been used in modern times, especially in India, and has gained some presence in the United States since the late 2000s. Its precise derivation remains uncertain, but it fits a pattern of soft-sounding feminine names of Sanskrit origin used in contemporary naming.
Where Sisira is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sisi, Sira
Variants: Shishira, Sishira
Sibling names for Sisira
Names that share Sisira's style, for a brother or sister.
