UK girl's name
Shirel
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my song" or "composition".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shirel is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shirel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shirel is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shirel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shirel ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 girls were registered as Shirel.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shirel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shirel mean?
The name Shirel is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language. It is a relatively modern name, with its first recorded use dating back to the late 20th century. The name is thought to be a combination of the Hebrew words "shir" meaning "song" and "el" meaning "God" or "mighty one."
While the exact origin of the name is unclear, some historians suggest that it may have been derived from the biblical name Shira, which is mentioned in the Book of Exodus. Shira was the name of the sister of Moses, who is celebrated for leading the Israelites in a song of praise after their miraculous crossing of the Red Sea.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shirel was Shirel Azulai, an Israeli singer and songwriter born in 1975. She gained popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s for her unique blend of traditional Middle Eastern music and contemporary pop influences.
Another notable figure with the name Shirel was Shirel Berkovic, an Israeli tennis player born in 1983. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 45 in the world and won several international tournaments during her professional career.
In the field of academia, Shirel Guez is a distinguished Israeli computer scientist and professor at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. She has made significant contributions to the study of algorithms and data structures.
Shirel Perelstein, born in 1985, is an Israeli artist known for her intricate and thought-provoking installations. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and she has received numerous awards and accolades for her innovative approach to art.
Lastly, Shirel Mashiach is an Israeli journalist and author born in 1976. She has written several books on contemporary Israeli society and has gained recognition for her insightful commentary on social and political issues.
While the name Shirel is relatively new and its origins are not entirely clear, it has already been borne by a diverse group of accomplished individuals in various fields, ranging from music and sports to academia and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shirel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shirel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shirel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shirel in the UK right now?
In 2013, Shirel was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shirel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Shirel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shirel?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my song" or "composition".
How many people are called Shirel in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shirel across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.