UK girl's name
Sireen
Poetic Arabic name meaning "enchantress" or "one with beautiful vocals".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sireen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sireen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 15 births.
This profile covers 138 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2002 to 2022. 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 137 living people in the UK are called Sireen. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sireen ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 15 girls were registered as Sireen.
- • About 137 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sireen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
15 births
Estimated living
137
2026
Meaning
What does Sireen mean?
The name Sireen has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "sir," which means "secret" or "mystery." The name is believed to have first appeared in the Middle East region during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Sireen can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature, where it was often used to describe beautiful and mysterious women. The name gained popularity during the golden age of Islamic civilization, particularly in the regions of Persia and the Arabian Peninsula.
In Islamic mythology, Sireen is sometimes associated with the mythical creatures known as Sirens, who were believed to lure sailors to their doom with their enchanting voices. This connection may have contributed to the name's association with mystery and allure.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sireen. One of the earliest recorded examples is Sireen al-Basri, a renowned female poet and scholar who lived in Basra, Iraq, during the 8th century CE. She was celebrated for her eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language.
Another prominent figure was Sireen al-Khwarizmi, a 9th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of algebra. Her work influenced the spread of mathematical knowledge throughout the Islamic world and beyond.
In more recent times, Sireen Khader, a Palestinian-American academic and author born in 1974, has gained recognition for her work in the fields of political theory and philosophy. She currently serves as a professor at Cornell University.
Sireen Malik, born in 1985, is a British-Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" and "The Royals."
Sireen Nawab, born in 1978, is a Pakistani politician and social activist who has been vocal about women's rights and empowerment in her country. She has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sireen over time
The chart below shows babies named Sireen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sireen, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sireen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sireen 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 | #4382 | 15 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3129 | 84 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3425 | 39 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Sireen
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sireen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sireen in the UK right now?
In 2022, Sireen was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sireen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 15 babies registered as Sireen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sireen?
Poetic Arabic name meaning "enchantress" or "one with beautiful vocals".
How many people are called Sireen in the UK?
A total of 138 babies have been registered as Sireen across the 20 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.