US Popularity:4897
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Music, song, singing; Poetry
Shira is a melodic name of Hebrew origin. With the meaning “music” and “singing,” it will sound like the most beautiful tune every time you say baby’s name. An alternative but equally lovely meaning of this name is “poetry,” evoking images of ink-stained fingers and emotive words. With a name that is lilting in not only sound but also in definition, your little one will undoubtedly march to the beat of their own drum.

How Popular Is The Name Shira?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Shira is currently #3273 on The Bump
Girl:Shira is currently #2199 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Shira is currently #4897 in U.S. births
Girl:Shira is currently #2769 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2769
in 2023
- 221
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Shira, May 2020

  • Name Doctor, Shira

  • Abarim Publications, שיר, June 2024

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