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Shira

♀ Girl

Pronounced SHEER-uh /ˈʃɪər.ə/High

Meaning: song, poem, poetry, hymnHigh

In 30 seconds: Shira is a Hebrew name meaning song or poetry, one of the most beloved names in Israel. A beautiful two-syllable name with deeply musical and literary meaning.
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Origin HighHebrew
Meaningsong, poem, poetry, hymn
U.S. rank (2025)#2321 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births79 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,814

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919412025

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

Shira derives from the Hebrew shira meaning song or poem. The related word shir appears throughout the Hebrew Bible in titles like Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs). It is one of the most popular feminine names in Israel.

Shira is very popular in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide. In the English-speaking world it is embraced by both Jewish and non-Jewish parents for its musical meaning.

Did you know? The biblical Shirat HaYam (Song of the Sea) sung by Moses and Miriam after crossing the Red Sea contains the root shir — making Shira a name woven into one of the most celebrated moments of liberation in the Bible.
Overall data confidence 95%
Brown, Driver, Briggs Hebrew Lexicon — reference for ShiraBehind the Name: Shira — name etymology reference

Variations

ShiraShirah

Nicknames

Shir

Famous Bearers

  • ★Shira Geffen (1971–present)
    Israeli screenwriter, film director and children's book author whose film Jellyfish won the Camera d'Or at Cannes 2007.

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Frequently Asked

What does Shira mean?

Shira means song, poem, or poetry in Hebrew, from the root shir.

How do you pronounce Shira?

Shira is pronounced SHEER-uh (/ˈʃɪər.ə/), with two syllables.

Is Shira a girl's name?

Yes, Shira is a feminine Hebrew name.

How popular is the name Shira?

Shira is very popular in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide.

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