Origin
Swahili (East African)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Sagittarius
Trend
Declining
At a glance
Sira is a name often given to girls. Ranked #10940 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Swahili (East African) origin and traditionally means "A path or journey through life". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Sira
Sira draws from Swahili roots evoking travel and destiny. In modern usage it appears in multicultural families valuing heritage and motion. The name suggests an open-hearted explorer with quiet determination and warmth.
Popularity
Currently ranked #10940 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #10940. Changed -736 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Seeks freedom and change.
Craves creative expression.
Values harmony and partnership.
Pursues inner wisdom.
Zodiac & Astrology
Sagittarius
Matches a free-spirited explorer vibe.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Evokes movement and hopeful horizons.
Color Aura
Sky Blue
Element
Air
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Turquoise
Spirit Animal
Eagle
Power Word
Journey
Energy Type
Air × Spring
Personality & Traits
Adventurous
Loves exploring new ideas.
Empathetic
Connects deeply with others.
Resilient
Bounces back from challenges.
Famous People Named Sira
Sira Kante
Mali-born activist
Sira Niang
Senegalese educator
Sira in Pop Culture
Sira
African folklore tales
Sira
Indie film character
Historical Events
1800
Emergence in East African oral histories.
1995
Rise in multicultural baby naming.
International Variations
Sira in Different Scripts
سيرة
Arabic
西拉
Chinese (Mandarin)
シラ
Japanese (Katakana)
시라
Korean
סירה
Hebrew
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Sira:
Sira Amara
Sira Zara
Sira Liora
Sira Nia
Sira Elara
Sira Sana
Sira Mira
Fun Facts & Trivia
Associated with African proverbs about paths.
Used in modern diaspora communities.
Short and cross-cultural appeal.
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Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.