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UK girl's name

Siyah

A feminine name of Turkish origin meaning "black" or "dark".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Siyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Siyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Siyah. 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 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Siyah ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Siyah.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Siyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5493

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2020

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Siyah mean?

The name Siyah is derived from the Persian word "siah," which means "black" or "dark." It is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, now known as Iran, during the time of the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled from around 550 BC to 330 BC.

The name is closely associated with the Persian language and culture. In Persian literature and poetry, the color black has often been used as a symbolic representation of beauty, strength, and mystery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Siyah can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic Persian poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD. In the poem, Siyah is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rustam.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Siyah. One of the most famous was Siyah Qomi, a Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century during the Safavid Dynasty. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

Another well-known figure was Siyah Saqqā, a military commander who served under the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and his unwavering loyalty to the Seljuk rulers.

In the 13th century, there was Siyah Ghaltan, a Sufi mystic and philosopher who wrote extensively on the spiritual aspects of Islam. His teachings and writings had a profound influence on the development of Sufism in the region.

During the Qajar Dynasty in the 19th century, Siyah Khan was a prominent military leader who played a significant role in the defense of Persia against foreign invaders. He is remembered for his bravery and his dedication to protecting the sovereignty of his homeland.

Siyah has also been used as a name in other cultures and regions, though its origins can be traced back to the Persian language and tradition. The name has carried a sense of elegance, strength, and cultural significance throughout its long history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Siyah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Siyah 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 #5493 3 1

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FAQ

Siyah: questions and answers

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

In 2020, Siyah was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Siyah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Siyah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Siyah?

A feminine name of Turkish origin meaning "black" or "dark".

How many people are called Siyah in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Siyah 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.