Sirah

♀ Girl

Pronounced SEE-ruh /ˈsiː.rə/Medium

Meaning: Sirah reads as a modern respelling of Sira or a soft variant of Sarah. Separately, the Arabic sira means 'life story; biography' (used especially of the Prophet's life), and the wine grape Syrah is a near-homograph. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Smooth and simple: Sirah sits near Sira and Sarah (said 'SEE-ruh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic

MeaningSirah reads as a modern respelling of Sira or a soft variant of Sarah. Separately, the Arabic sira means 'life story; biography' (used especially of the Prophet's life), and the wine grape Syrah is a near-homograph. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#13239 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 34

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

Sirah most often reads as a modern respelling of Sira or a smoothed Sarah. In Arabic, sira names a life story or biography; in wine, Syrah is a grape — near-homographs rather than sources. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'SEE-ruh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, smooth, and uncertain in route.

Did you know? Sirah looks small but touches several worlds: a soft cousin of Sarah, the Arabic word sira ('life story'), and the Syrah grape. Which route a family took is uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Sirah — Sira/Sarah variant; Arabic sira 'life story'; routes uncertain

Variations

SiraSeeraSyrah

Nicknames

SisiRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sirah mean?

Sirah reads as a variant of Sira or Sarah; the Arabic word sira means 'life story.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sirah?

It's said SEE-ruh /ˈsiː.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sirah a boy or girl name?

Sirah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sirah?

Sirah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.