Siria
A girl's name of Latin origin with 306 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Syria (a country in West Asia in the Middle East)
Siria is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a Latinate form of Syria — from the Greek Syría, referring to the ancient land of the Levant — or connected to the Latin sirius, meaning 'glowing, scorching' — the name of the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky, also known as the Sirius star.
Siria has a luminous, astronomical quality through its connection to the Dog Star, which ancient Egyptians associated with the flooding of the Nile and the renewal of life. As a given name, it evokes both the ancient civilizations of the Near East and the brilliance of the brightest star, making it a name with cosmic and historical depth.
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In the American context, Siria is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1915–2023). Its Latin 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 306 total births, Siria 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
Siria has 36+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #17267 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 33 | #13085 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 92 | #12474 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 79 | #10546 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 38 | #7672 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 26 | #6622 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 8 | #5387 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | #6769 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 13 | #4609 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 7 | #3749 | — |
The Story of Siria
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Siria is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Siria are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.
How rare is Siria?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Siria is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 92 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Siria by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(36 years, 1915–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #17267 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16164 |
| 2013 | 8 | #13001 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12088 |
| 2011 | 10 | #11086 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9902 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10001 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8041 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12291 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14302 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13992 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11213 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17737 |
| 2001 | 10 | #10009 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17249 |
| 1999 | 7 | #12514 |
| 1998 | 7 | #12249 |
| 1997 | 8 | #10687 |
| 1996 | 15 | #6347 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8666 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–2023