Syreeta
A girl's name of African origin with 1,960 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Syreeta hit its peak of 326 births in 1980, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Syreeta reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Syreeta is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Syreeta is a girl's baby name of African American origin, a creative coinage with a melodic, rhythmic quality. It gained recognition through Syreeta Wright, the Motown singer who was briefly married to Stevie Wonder and recorded several albums with him in the early 1970s.
EtymologyShow more
Syreeta is built from 7 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the African naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Syreeta creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Syreeta has 30+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 | #17920 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 79 | #10552 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 1,084 | #2128 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 781 | #1916 | — |
The Story of Syreeta
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Syreeta is a Gen X staple. Girls named Syreeta are most likely born between 1970 and 1990.
How rare is Syreeta?
With 1,960 total births on record, Syreeta remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, peaked in the 1980s with 1,084 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Syreeta by the numbers
- Would fill 41 school buses
- Meeting one Syreeta per day would take 5.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(30 years, 1970–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | #19722 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18856 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15181 |
| 1999 | 5 | #16613 |
| 1998 | 6 | #13906 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15468 |
| 1994 | 10 | #8717 |
| 1993 | 8 | #10471 |
| 1992 | 13 | #7017 |
| 1991 | 12 | #7373 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4849 |
| 1989 | 23 | #4232 |
| 1988 | 22 | #4159 |
| 1987 | 37 | #2711 |
| 1986 | 44 | #2335 |
| 1985 | 49 | #2169 |
| 1984 | 45 | #2223 |
| 1983 | 87 | #1378 |
| 1982 | 242 | #719 |
| 1981 | 209 | #783 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2006