Shira

Girl name

Shira has been given to 5,815 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It peaked in 2009. In 2025, about 1 in 20,345 girls was named Shira.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,815

Peak year

2009 (159 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1941

10-year trend

▲ +4%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shira — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Sharagirl

4,950 babies since 1927

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shira.

Anjaligirl

5,822 babies since 1964

Aliahgirl

5,831 babies since 1975

Alyviagirl

5,839 babies since 1990

Rhiannagirl

5,774 babies since 1976

Lupitagirl

5,770 babies since 1912

Kaliagirl

5,870 babies since 1963

Jailyngirl

5,886 babies since 1982

Abigalegirl

5,892 babies since 1958

Shira vs Anjali ⚖Shira vs Aliah ⚖Shira vs Alyvia ⚖Shira vs Rhianna ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Shira?

Shira has been given to 5,815 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shira peak?

Shira peaked in 2009, when 159 babies were given the name.

Is Shira a girl or boy name?

Shira is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shira are girls).

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