Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Light
Pronunciation: SH ER
Popularity Rank: #6,624
The name Shir is of English origin and means Light. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shir is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and 66 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH ER
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Shir is recorded 8,448 times globally, ranking it as the 6,624th most common name worldwide.
Shir is most prevalent in Israel, with 4,531 occurrences, making it the 81th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Shir is found among 1 in every 71 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #81 | 1 : 71 |
| Palestine | #194 | 1 : 174 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,880 | 1 : 5,221 |
| Costa Rica | #1,163 | 1 : 853 |
| Afghanistan | #543 | 1 : 767 |
| United Arab Emirates | #5,378 | 1 : 7,655 |
| United States of America | #15,180 | 1 : 15,596 |
| Malaysia | #11,687 | 1 : 23,983 |
| Peru | #7,593 | 1 : 16,458 |
| Netherlands | #6,872 | 1 : 7,026 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shir from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 29, 2024 01:52 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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