Sira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 241 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A village in Flekkefjord municipality, Agder county, Norway.
Sira is a girl's baby name with multiple cultural roots. In Arabic, it means 'biography' or 'life journey,' most notably in the term Sirat al-Nabi (the biography of the Prophet). In Hebrew, it connects to Sirah meaning 'thorn vine.' In Mandinka (West African), it means 'path, road,' evoking the idea of one's life as a journey.
Sira's cross-cultural presence makes it a name that feels global without belonging exclusively to any one tradition. Its two-syllable structure and bright vowel ending make it easy to pronounce in any language, while its multiple meanings — journey, biography, path — all point toward a life of purposeful travel and meaningful story.
EtymologyShow more
Sira is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Sira has been recorded as a girl's name since 1997, with 241 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sira climbed 550 spots in the last 20 years — from #11490 to #10940.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 44 | #9626 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 92 | #12409 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 87 | #13016 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 18 | #9964 | — |
The Story of Sira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Sira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Sira are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Sira?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Sira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 92 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sira by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1997–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10940 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10204 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8461 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8899 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11251 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9076 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10594 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7931 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14303 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16245 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11846 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9638 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16504 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16701 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9901 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10000 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20140 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9829 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9371 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11490 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2024