UK girl's name
Sirine
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "lotus flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sirine is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sirine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 9 births.
This profile covers 86 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2005 to 2023. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 86 living people in the UK are called Sirine. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sirine ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 9 girls were registered as Sirine.
- • About 86 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sirine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
9 births
Estimated living
86
2026
Meaning
What does Sirine mean?
The given name Sirine traces its roots back to the Arabic language and culture. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Sirin," which means "lotus flower" or "water lily." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions with strong Arabic influences.
In Islamic mythology, Sirine is the name of a female jinn (supernatural creature) who was known for her beauty and enchanting singing voice. She is mentioned in various ancient Arabic folktales and legends, often depicted as a seductive and alluring figure who could captivate men with her melodious tunes.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sirine can be found in medieval Arabic literature and poetry, where it was often associated with feminine grace, charm, and allure. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Sirine al-Mutalammisa, a renowned 9th-century Arab poet and singer from Basra, Iraq (born around 815 CE).
Throughout history, the name Sirine has been carried by several notable individuals, including:
1. Sirine Jahangir (born 1980), a British actress and model of Pakistani descent, known for her roles in films like "Everywhere and Nowhere" and "Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse."
2. Sirine Boutrs (born 1987), a Lebanese-American journalist and news anchor who has worked for various media outlets, including MSNBC and Al Jazeera America.
3. Sirine Fattouh (born 1982), a Syrian-born artist and sculptor based in the United Kingdom, known for her innovative use of materials and exploration of themes related to displacement and identity.
4. Sirine Bou Nader (born 1991), a Lebanese professional basketball player who has represented the Lebanese national team and played in various international competitions.
5. Sirine Demirdijan (born 1986), an Armenian-American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known for her fusion of alternative rock and Middle Eastern influences.
While the name Sirine has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities around the world, transcending cultural boundaries and being embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sirine over time
The chart below shows babies named Sirine registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sirine, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sirine by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sirine 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 | #5646 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4299 | 45 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3133 | 32 | 5 |
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- 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
Sirine: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sirine in the UK right now?
In 2023, Sirine was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sirine most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 9 babies registered as Sirine in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sirine?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "lotus flower".
How many people are called Sirine in the UK?
A total of 86 babies have been registered as Sirine across the 17 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.