Shifra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHIF-rah / ˈʃɪf.rəHebrew
Meaning
beautiful; good
Historical & Cultural Background
Shifra is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with beauty and goodness. In the Hebrew Bible, Shifra is one of the midwives who helped deliver Hebrew babies during the time of Pharaoh. The name has been used in Jewish communities for centuries and is sometimes linked to themes of resilience and strength. It remains a popular choice among Hebrew-speaking populations and those with Jewish heritage.
Trend Summary
Shifra has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years, particularly within Jewish communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shifrah
- Shifra
International Variants
- Shifra (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shifra was first seen in the United States in 1930. Shifra has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Shifra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shifra (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 23 | |
| NJ | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 45 |