Shirah
girl nameShirah entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #4884 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#4884
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7471 |
| 1970s | #6849 |
| 1980s | #7423 |
| 1990s | #10436 |
| 2000s | #13202 |
| 2010s | #13007 |
| 2020s | #13453 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shirah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shirah alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shirah in 2025?
- Shirah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shirah most popular?
- Shirah peaked in 1983, reaching #4884 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shirah with classmates?
- Shirah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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