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Shir
♀ Girl
Pronounced SHEER /ˈʃiːr/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew shir, 'song' — a short, lyrical Israeli name. Simple and musical.Medium
In 30 seconds: A one-beat Hebrew name: Shir means 'song' (said 'SHEER'). Simple, lyrical, and bright.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew shir, 'song' — a short, lyrical Israeli name. Simple and musical.
U.S. rank (2024)#17273 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 190
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Shir comes straight from the Hebrew shir, 'song,' a popular short name in Israel. It reads simple and lyrical — rare in the U.S. (said 'SHEER').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, more familiar in Israel. Rare, musical, and crisp.
Did you know? Shir is Hebrew for 'song' — a short, musical Israeli name that says a whole melody in one syllable (said 'SHEER').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Shir — Hebrew 'song'; short Israeli name
Variations
ShiraShiriSheer
Nicknames
ShiriShir
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Shir mean?
Shir is Hebrew for 'song' — a short, musical Israeli name.
How do you pronounce Shir?
It's said SHEER /ˈʃiːr/ — one syllable.
Is Shir a boy or girl name?
Shir is used mainly as a girl's name.
How popular is Shir?
Shir is a very rare name in the U.S.