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Shira
Meaning: Song
- Syllables
- 2
- Length
- 5 letters
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- a
Is Shira a popular baby name?
Popularity trend for Shira
BabyGen interest indexThe chart shows BabyGen’s relative interest index for Shira across the past four decades. It blends search trends, naming-pattern signals, and our internal dataset — useful as a relative gauge, not an official census rank.
About the name Shira
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Meaning
- Song
- Syllables
- 2
- Length
- 5 letters
Origin & history of Shira
Shira comes from a hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names carry millennia of meaning. Many are familiar from the Bible; others are fresh modern Israeli choices. All have rich, specific meanings.
Within that tradition, Shira stands out for its meaning — Song — and for being recognizable across borders. Parents outside the original culture often pick Shira because it carries genuine history while still being easy to spell and say in everyday English.
Middle name ideas for Shira
Middles that balance Shira’s rhythm — shorter if Shira is long, longer if Shira is short — and read well together when spoken.
Names like Shira
Frequently asked questions about Shira
What does the name Shira mean?+
Shira means "Song". It's a hebrew girl's name with a clear, well-documented meaning that has carried through generations.
Where does the name Shira come from?+
Shira has Hebrew origins. Hebrew names carry millennia of meaning. Many are familiar from the Bible; others are fresh modern Israeli choices. All have rich, specific meanings.
Is Shira a boy's or girl's name?+
Shira is most commonly used as a girl's name. Girls' usage is the dominant convention in the regions where the name is popular.
How do you pronounce Shira?+
Shira has 2 syllables. It's pronounced phonetically — read it as written, with the stress on the first syllable.
Is Shira a popular baby name?+
Shira sits in a comfortable spot — recognizable without being overused. Parents looking for a name with meaning, easy pronunciation, and cultural depth often shortlist it. See the popularity trend chart above for how interest has shifted across recent decades.
What are good middle names for Shira?+
Middle names that pair well with Shira tend to balance its rhythm — if Shira is short, a longer middle reads well; if it's long, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name crisp. See the suggested middle names below.
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