The nameShirel
Shirel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
It is linked to the Hebrew shir, "song", often understood as "song of God".
Origin
Hebrew, a modern name used mainly in Israel and in Jewish families.
History
First seen in France in the early 1990s, Shirel peaked in the mid 2000s and has since become less common.
Popularity of the name Shirel
Shirel in France
Shirel was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 880 births over the decade, 62% of all recorded babies named Shirel. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Shirel in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Shirel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shirel mean?
It is linked to the Hebrew shir, "song", often understood as "song of God".
What is the origin of the name Shirel?
Hebrew, a modern name used mainly in Israel and in Jewish families.
Is Shirel a girl's or a boy's name?
Shirel is a girl's name.