Sirena
A girl's name of Greek origin with 3,147 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
siren (all senses)
Sirena is a girl's baby name of Greek and Italian origin, from Seirēn — the Sirens of Greek mythology, the enchanting sea creatures whose irresistible singing lured sailors to their doom. In Italian, sirena also means 'mermaid.'
Sirena carries the dangerous beauty of the sea and the irresistible power of music. For parents who love mythological names with a dark, romantic edge, Sirena is a name that announces its bearer as someone whose presence cannot be ignored — enchanting and unforgettable.
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In the American context, Sirena is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1966–2024). Its Greek 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.
Today, Sirena is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #4177), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sirena was #3170 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4177, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 207 | #3773 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 486 | #3458 | — |
| 2000s | 533 | #3108 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 752 | #2011 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 544 | #2052 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 483 | #1979 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 142 | #3644 | — |
The Story of Sirena
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Sirena is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Sirena are most likely born between 1985 and 2005.
How rare is Sirena?
Only about 1 in every 102,857 babies born in 2024 was named Sirena — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1966, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 752 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sirena by the numbers
- Would fill 66 school buses
- Meeting one Sirena per day would take 8.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(59 years, 1966–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | #4177 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3080 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4279 |
| 2021 | 37 | #4003 |
| 2020 | 47 | #3327 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2533 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3045 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3617 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3052 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3585 |
| 2014 | 53 | #3134 |
| 2013 | 54 | #3072 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3459 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3991 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5089 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3792 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4162 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3474 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2974 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3359 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1966–2024