Shir Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsheer / /ʃɪr/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

song (Hebrew); bright (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew, Shir is often associated with music and poetry, reflecting its meaning of 'song.' It is a common name in Israel and is used for both boys and girls. In English contexts, Shir can be seen as a modern variation or diminutive of names like Shirley, which means 'bright meadow.' The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its melodic sound and positive connotations.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shira
  • Shire

International Variants

  • Shira (Hebrew)
  • Shirley (English)

Famous people named Shir

Fictional characters named Shir

Shir — The Lion King: Timon & Pumbaa.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shir was first seen in the United States in 1990. Shir has ranked as high as #1364 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Shir has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shir (2009)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19906
19917
19927
199310
19957
19966
19977
19989
19997
200110
20027
200311
20047
20059
20065
20077
20087
200914
20109
20116
20137
20145
20158
20177
20245