The nameSira
Sira is a West African girl's name, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- West African
Meaning
Its meaning is debated.
Origin
West African, common in Mali, Guinea and Senegal.
History
Found in France since 1970, Sira is mostly given in Île-de-France. It has risen since the 2000s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Sira
Sira in France
Sira was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 490 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Sira. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Sira in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 79 births a year on average, against 58 in the five years before.
Sira in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sira mean?
Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Sira?
West African, common in Mali, Guinea and Senegal.
Is Sira a girl's or a boy's name?
Sira is a girl's name.