Sirenia
A girl's name of Greek origin with 99 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A taxonomic order within the class Mammalia – sirenians.
Sirenia is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, drawing from siren — the mythological creatures of Greek legend whose irresistible singing lured sailors to their fate. The -ia suffix gives it a classical, Latinate form. Sirens symbolize both beauty and danger, magnetic allure and mystery.
Sirenia is a dramatic, uncommonly beautiful name for parents drawn to mythology and the sea — rare, resonant, and carrying the weight of ancient maritime legend.
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Sirenia is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Sirenia has been recorded as a girl's name since 1976, with 99 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sirenia has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38 | #17480 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 55 | #12216 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | #9078 | — |
The Story of Sirenia
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1996, Sirenia is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Sirenia are most likely born between 1986 and 2006.
How rare is Sirenia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sirenia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1976, peaked in the 1990s with 55 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Sirenia by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 1976–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | #17210 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20141 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18790 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15825 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18032 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17589 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14770 |
| 1999 | 7 | #12513 |
| 1997 | 7 | #11919 |
| 1996 | 10 | #8736 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11629 |
| 1994 | 6 | #13212 |
| 1993 | 6 | #13213 |
| 1992 | 5 | #15266 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11239 |
| 1976 | 6 | #9078 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–2008