How Many People Are Named Shira?

5,735

people in the United States are named Shira

1 in 58,413 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3831

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0017%

Of US population

Peak Year

2009

159 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Means "poetry" or "singing" in Hebrew.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 29.0 years old

Young (<30) 3,116
54.3%
Adult (30–60) 2,387
41.6%
Senior (>60) 232
4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1941 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 1,679
California 644
New Jersey 450
Maryland 226
Pennsylvania 181
Florida 173
Illinois 129
Massachusetts 115
Texas 49
Ohio 30

💡 Fun Facts About "Shira"

  • 79 babies were named Shira in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2009
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1941
  • Most popular in New York

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