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👍 Shiri
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How to Pronounce Shiri
Pronounced SHEER-ee
🔊 Hear it /ˈʃiːr.i/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: From the Hebrew shiri, 'my song' — a warm, lyrical Israeli name built on shir ('song'). Musical and personal. Medium ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: A lyrical Hebrew name: Shiri means 'my song' (said 'SHEER-ee'). Warm, musical, and personal.
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Meaning From the Hebrew shiri, 'my song' — a warm, lyrical Israeli name built on shir ('song'). Musical and personal.
U.S. rank (2020) #13270 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births 7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 1978
Total births (all-time) ≈ 219
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 1978 1960 2020 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 Shiri comes from the Hebrew for 'my song,' from shir ('song'), a beloved name in Israel. It reads warm and lyrical — rare in the U.S. (said 'SHEER-ee').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, more familiar in Israel. Rare, musical, and warm.
Did you know? Shiri is Hebrew for 'my song,' built on shir ('song') — a warm, personal Israeli name that carries a melody in its meaning (said 'SHEER-ee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Shiri — Hebrew 'my song'; from shir
Variations Shir Shira Shirie
Nicknames Shir Riri
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Shiri… Shira — a like Hebrew 'song' name Liat — a like short Israeli name Noa — a like crisp Hebrew pick Tali — a like warm Hebrew -i name Frequently Asked What does the name Shiri mean? Shiri is Hebrew for 'my song,' built on shir ('song').
How do you pronounce Shiri? It's said SHEER-ee /ˈʃiːr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Shiri a boy or girl name? Shiri is a girl's name.
How popular is Shiri? Shiri is a very rare name in the U.S.
