Shira
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced SHEE-rah
Verified name
What does Shira mean?
Song, poetry, music
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 869 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3705 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Shi
Variant: Shir, Shirah
Related: Shirel
Using Shira across cultures
Very popular modern Hebrew female name.
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