Ciria
A girl's name of Persian origin with 150 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Ciria, you're looking at a name that fewer than 150 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, elegant ending gives Ciria a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Ciria is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ciria is a girl's baby name of Persian origin, a feminine form of Cyrus, meaning 'throne' or 'sun.' Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Empire and was celebrated in the Hebrew Bible as a liberator. As a feminine name, Ciria carries that ancient, luminous heritage in a softer form.
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In the American context, Ciria is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1917–2007). Its Persian roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 150 total births, Ciria exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ciria has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1917.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 | #15094 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 32 | #11451 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 31 | #9775 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 20 | #7516 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #6512 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 11 | #5512 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | #4670 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 10 | #4409 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 13 | #4338 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | #4711 | — |
The Story of Ciria
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1923, Ciria is a name steeped in history. Girls named Ciria are most likely born between 1917 and 1933.
How rare is Ciria?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ciria is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1917, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 32 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ciria by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1917–2007)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | #18230 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14554 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12498 |
| 1996 | 7 | #10818 |
| 1994 | 7 | #10814 |
| 1993 | 6 | #12101 |
| 1991 | 6 | #11815 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11707 |
| 1988 | 7 | #9465 |
| 1987 | 6 | #10088 |
| 1986 | 8 | #7897 |
| 1981 | 5 | #10723 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10701 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9338 |
| 1974 | 7 | #7021 |
| 1973 | 8 | #6190 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6512 |
| 1954 | 5 | #5877 |
| 1953 | 6 | #5146 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4670 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1917–2007