Shira Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Shira originates from Hebrew, meaning 'song' or 'poem'. It has evolved from Biblical Hebrew to modern usage, reflecting its artistic connotation. The name does not have biblical significance, but it has gained popularity in recent decades, especially in Hebrew-speaking communities. Shira is associated with creativity and has variants like Shir and Shiri, and notable individuals with this name include actress Shira Haas and journalist Shira Ovide.
The name Shira is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shira has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shira' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3294th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1711th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1361st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1685th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2382nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shira' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shira"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɪrə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Shira derives from the Hebrew word 'שירה' which means 'song' or 'poem'. It reflects a connection to music and artistic expression.
Meaning
song, poem
Language Evolution
Shira (Modern Hebrew), שירה (Biblical Hebrew)
Historical Usage
Shira gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among Hebrew-speaking communities and in Jewish cultures around the world.
Variants & Derivatives
Shir, Shiri
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Shira is perceived as a modern and lyrical name, often associated with creativity and artistic qualities.
Famous People
Shira Haas - Israeli actress, Shira Ovide - American journalist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shira"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shira"
"Shira" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3294th of 12526 | 247 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1711th of 19264 | 887 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1361st of 27321 | 1,770 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1685th of 35406 | 1,909 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2382nd of 30306 | 916 |
Regional Popularity of "Shira" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shira" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
60.33% 1466th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
71.50% 2100th/2937 |
26.50% 923rd/3483 |
67.54% 2376th/3518 |
43.94% 1777th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.77% 1797th/3685 |
15.17% 679th/4475 |
35.08% 1822nd/5194 |
27.04% 1708th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.64% 2687th/4582 |
12.26% 633rd/5164 |
34.28% 2507th/7313 |
26.54% 1981st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
23.04% 1034th/4487 |
48.40% 3302nd/6822 |
35.10% 2203rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shira"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shira" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.