UK girl's name
Siara
An uncommon name possibly derived from "Sierra", referring to mountains.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Siara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Siara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #708, with 53 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 53 births.
This profile covers 236 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Siara is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 238 living people in the UK are called Siara. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Siara ranked #708 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 53 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 53 girls were registered as Siara.
- • Siara ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
- • About 238 living people in the UK are estimated to have Siara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#708
2024
Births in 2024
53
Latest year
Peak year
2024
53 births
Estimated living
238
2026
Meaning
What does Siara mean?
The name Siara is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been traced back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is likely derived from the Sanskrit word "siri," which means "radiant" or "splendid." This suggests that the name Siara may have been given to individuals with a radiant or beautiful appearance or personality.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the word "siri" is often associated with the concept of divine grace, prosperity, and auspiciousness. Some scholars believe that the name Siara may have been used to invoke these positive qualities upon the bearer of the name. However, there are no definitive historical records or texts that directly reference the name Siara itself.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Siara can be found in various historical documents from the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the medieval period. One notable individual named Siara was a 12th-century Indian poet and mystic from the region of present-day Gujarat. Her poetry focused on themes of spirituality and devotion, and she is revered by some as a saint in the Bhakti tradition.
Another historical figure named Siara was a 16th-century Rajput warrior from the region of present-day Rajasthan. She is renowned for her bravery and military prowess in defending her kingdom against invaders. Stories of her valor and leadership have been passed down through folk tales and legends in the region.
In the 18th century, there was a Siara who was a prominent merchant and trader from the city of Surat, which was a major port and center of commerce during that time. Her business dealings and entrepreneurial spirit contributed to the economic prosperity of the region.
During the 19th century, a Siara was a renowned painter and artist from the city of Jaipur, known for her intricate and vibrant depictions of traditional Indian subjects and landscapes. Her works have been exhibited in various museums and galleries across India and abroad.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was a Siara who was a pioneering educator and social reformer from the state of Maharashtra. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, establishing several schools and educational institutions in her region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Siara over time
The chart below shows babies named Siara registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Siara, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 53 births in 2024, compared with 53 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Siara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1136 | 172 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3607 | 54 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4554 | 10 | 3 |
Geography
Where Siara is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Siara. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Siara ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
Across the UK
Siara in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Siara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Siara in the UK right now?
In 2024, Siara was ranked #708 for girls in England and Wales, with 53 births registered.
When was Siara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 53 babies registered as Siara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Siara?
An uncommon name possibly derived from "Sierra", referring to mountains.
How many people are called Siara in the UK?
A total of 236 babies have been registered as Siara across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Siara most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Siara ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.