Shira: meaning of the Hebrew name
שִׁירָה
Pronounced shee-RAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #24 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Shira
Shira means song, melody and liturgical poem, and also the poetry of poets. From the Hebrew shir, song, it is a name made entirely of music. A girl's name.
Shira in Hebrew
Shira is written שירה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁירָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- יYod
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 515 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsong
- Pronunciationshee-RAH
- Hebrewשירה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shira ranked #24 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (598 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #3, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 | 598 |
| 2023 | 19 | 690 |
| 2022 | 20 | 647 |
| 2021 | 15 | 798 |
| 2020 | 9 | 910 |
| 2019 | 10 | 917 |
| 2018 | 9 | 945 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1,027 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1,091 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1,124 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1,275 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Shira
What does the name Shira mean?
Shira means song, melody and liturgical poem, and also the poetry of poets. From the Hebrew shir, song, it is a name made entirely of music. A girl's name.
How do you pronounce Shira?
Shira is pronounced shee-RAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shira in Hebrew?
Shira is written שירה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁירָה).
How popular is the name Shira in Israel?
In 2024, Shira ranked #24 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (598 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #3, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shira?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שירה adds up to 515 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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