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Shaira

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Pronounced SHY-rah /ˈʃaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic/Urdu sha'ira, 'a poetess; a female poet'; also linked to a 'thankful; grateful' sense; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A poetess; thankful: Shaira is Arabic/Urdu 'a poetess'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'SHY-rah').
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Origin LowArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom Arabic/Urdu sha'ira, 'a poetess; a female poet'; also linked to a 'thankful; grateful' sense; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6284 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 575

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719792025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shaira comes from Arabic/Urdu sha'ira, 'a poetess; a female poet' (the feminine of sha'ir), also linked to a 'thankful; grateful' sense (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name beloved in Pakistani and Filipino-Muslim families (said 'SHY-rah'; nickname Shai).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-poetess at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Shaira means 'a poetess; a female poet' in Arabic and Urdu (also linked to 'thankful; grateful') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHY-rah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Shaira — routes layered

Variations

ShayraShaeraShaira

Nicknames

Shai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaira mean?

Shaira is Arabic/Urdu for 'a poetess; a female poet', also linked to 'thankful'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shaira?

It's said SHY-rah /ˈʃaɪ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shaira a boy or girl name?

Shaira is a girl's name.

How popular is Shaira?

Shaira is a rare name in the U.S.

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