Rising since 2008, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Siyah since 2007
Babies named Siyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 | 0 |
| 2010s | 152 | 26 |
| 2020s | 91 | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Siyah is a modern, globally inspired name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2007. Its sound is sleek and distinctive, drawing from Arabic and Persian roots. While it has never cracked the top 5,000, its rank of 6,325 in 2024 and a rising trajectory since 2008 show steady, if modest, growth. The name peaked in popularity in 2016. Without any top-state concentrations, Siyah remains a rare choice nationwide, appealing to parents seeking a name with multicultural resonance.
Siyah is a modern name of Arabic and Persian origin, deriving directly from the word 'siyah' meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the early 21st century, likely influenced by the popularity of names like Sia and the fashionable '-yah' ending. Its appearance in the U.S. data since 2007 reflects a trend toward unique, global-sounding names.
“Siyah” around the world
Where Siyah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Si, Sisi
Sibling names for Siyah
Names that share Siyah's style, for a brother or sister.
