Shira Name Popularity and Statistics
Shira is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shira?
Shira is spelled S-H-I-R-A. The name has 5 letters.
Shira Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,298
Recorded Births79
- Girls usage rose 29 places to #2,298 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shira Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 79 | #2,298 |
| 2024 | Girls | 79 | #2,327 |
| 2023 | Girls | 62 | #2,757 |
| 2022 | Girls | 70 | #2,530 |
| 2021 | Girls | 75 | #2,384 |
| 2020 | Girls | 65 | #2,597 |
| 2019 | Girls | 70 | #2,508 |
| 2018 | Girls | 67 | #2,584 |
| 2017 | Girls | 70 | #2,530 |
| 2016 | Girls | 90 | #2,149 |
| 2015 | Girls | 76 | #2,408 |
| 2014 | Girls | 97 | #2,027 |
| 2013 | Girls | 96 | #2,020 |
| 2012 | Girls | 78 | #2,373 |
| 2011 | Girls | 92 | #2,088 |
| 2010 | Girls | 125 | #1,688 |
| 2009 | Girls | 159 | #1,463 |
| 2008 | Girls | 151 | #1,531 |
| 2007 | Girls | 121 | #1,770 |
| 2006 | Girls | 139 | #1,560 |
| 2005 | Girls | 139 | #1,500 |
| 2004 | Girls | 137 | #1,470 |
| 2003 | Girls | 111 | #1,710 |
| 2002 | Girls | 119 | #1,564 |
When Was Shira Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2009 · Girls
159 recorded births
National rank #1,463
1985 · Girls
157 recorded births
National rank #976
2008 · Girls
151 recorded births
National rank #1,531
2006 · Girls
139 recorded births
National rank #1,560
Where Shira Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #758 | 21 |
| NJ | #846 | 8 |
| IL | #1,113 | 7 |
| FL | #1,325 | 10 |
| CA | #2,093 | 9 |
| TX | #2,921 | 6 |