Shiri

♀ Girl

Pronounced SHEER-ee /ˈʃiːr.i/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew shiri, 'my song' — a warm, lyrical Israeli name built on shir ('song'). Musical and personal.Medium

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Hebrew name: Shiri means 'my song' (said 'SHEER-ee'). Warm, musical, and personal.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom 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. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 219

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

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

ShirShiraShirie

Nicknames

ShirRiri

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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.