Saoirse
Girl name · Irish · pronounced SUR-shah
Verified name
What does Saoirse mean?
Freedom, liberty
Origin and language
Irish
Language family: Irish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 727 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 402 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sersh
Related: Seorse
Using Saoirse across cultures
Iconic modern Irish name popularized globally by actress Saoirse Ronan.
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