UK girl's name
Sirah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pure" or "traveling path".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sirah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sirah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1999 to 2009. 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.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Sirah. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sirah ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 5 girls were registered as Sirah.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sirah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Sirah mean?
The name Sirah finds its origins in the Arabic language, with its roots traceable to the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged during the early centuries of the Islamic era, around the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Sirah can be found in Islamic literature, where it is associated with the concept of "path" or "way." This connection suggests that the name may have initially carried connotations of guidance, direction, or a journey through life.
In the 9th century, a notable figure named Sirah al-Shafi'i (767-820 CE) gained prominence as a renowned Islamic scholar and the founder of the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence. His contributions to Islamic law and theology have had a lasting impact on the faith.
Another historical figure bearing the name Sirah was Sirah al-Mulk (992-1060 CE), a Persian poet and scholar who was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his poetic works.
Moving forward in time, the name Sirah gained further recognition with Sirah Dehlavi (1649-1720 CE), an influential Sufi saint and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. His teachings and writings on spirituality and mysticism continue to inspire many.
In the realm of literature, Sirah Qudsi (1828-1886 CE) stands out as a celebrated Persian poet and writer, renowned for her lyrical compositions and her contributions to the literary heritage of Iran.
While the name Sirah has its roots in the Arabic language, it has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural contexts, with variations and adaptations found in different regions and communities around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sirah over time
The chart below shows babies named Sirah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sirah, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sirah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sirah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4170 | 8 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sirah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sirah in the UK right now?
In 2009, Sirah was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sirah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 5 babies registered as Sirah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sirah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pure" or "traveling path".
How many people are called Sirah in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Sirah across the 3 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.