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UK girl's name

Siarah

An Arabic feminine name interpreted as "journey" or "traveling".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Siarah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Siarah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.

Siarah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Siarah. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Siarah ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Siarah.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Siarah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Siarah mean?

The name Siarah is derived from the Arabic language and originates from the Middle Eastern region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries CE. The name Siarah is thought to be a variation or diminutive form of the Arabic name Siraj, which means "lamp" or "lantern."

In Islamic literature and texts, the word "siraj" is often used metaphorically to represent guidance, enlightenment, or a source of knowledge. However, there are no direct historical references or mentions of the name Siarah in major religious scriptures or ancient texts from the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Siarah can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was given to a prominent female poet and scholar from Persia (modern-day Iran). Siarah bint Al-Husayn, born in 1109 CE, was renowned for her literary works and contributions to the field of Arabic poetry.

Another notable figure with the name Siarah was Siarah Al-Andalusiyah, a renowned Andalusian philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 12th century CE. She made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in Spain.

In the 14th century, Siarah Al-Dimashqi was a renowned Syrian scholar and historian who authored several books on the history and geography of the Middle East. Her works remain important sources of information about the region during that time period.

Moving forward to the 16th century, Siarah Al-Misri was an Egyptian calligrapher and artist who gained recognition for her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works. Her contributions to the art of Arabic calligraphy are still celebrated today.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Siarah Al-Jazairiyah was an Algerian poet and writer whose works focused on themes of independence, freedom, and resistance against French colonial rule. Her poems and writings played a significant role in inspiring nationalist sentiments among the Algerian people during that era.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Siarah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Siarah 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 #5785 3 1

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FAQ

Siarah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Siarah in the UK right now?

In 2011, Siarah was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Siarah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Siarah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Siarah?

An Arabic feminine name interpreted as "journey" or "traveling".

How many people are called Siarah in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Siarah 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.