Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Shira
Shira is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Shira — a girl name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Sherra is on your shortlist, Shira belongs in the same conversation.
Shira meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Shira has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Shira to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Shira as S·H·I·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Shira is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Shira variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Shiraa, Shirae, Shiray, Shir.
- Nicknames: Shi and S.
- Middle names: Pair Shira with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Shira middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Sherra, Shera, Sara, Sierra, Sherre — full picks on the sibling names for Shira guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Shira? Browse our names like Shira guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Shira
What does the name Shira mean?
Shira has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Shira?
Shira originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Shira?
Shira has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Shira a boy's or girl's name?
Shira is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Shira in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Shira sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Shira?
Names that share Shira's sound and style include Sherra, Shera, Sara, Sierra, Sherre.
What middle names pair well with Shira?
Good middle-name fits for Shira pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Shira is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Shira is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Shira?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Shira share its rhythm without rhyming — Sherra, Shera, Sara all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.