Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Sif

In Norse mythology, Sif is a golden-haired goddess associated with earth. Sif is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson, and in the poetry of skalds. In both the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, she is known for her golden hair and is married to the thunder god Thor.

Current Rank
#15,244
Peak Rank
#15,244 (2021)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#15244
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sif

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In Norse mythology, Sif is a golden-haired goddess associated with earth. Sif is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson, and in the poetry of skalds. In both the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, she is known for her golden hair and is married to the thunder god Thor.

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Etymology
The name Sif is the singular form of the plural Old Norse word sifjar . Sifjar only appears in singular form when referring to the goddess as a proper noun. Sifjar is cognate to the Old English sibb and modern English sib (meaning "affinity, connection, by marriage") and in other Germanic languages: Gothic 𐍃𐌹𐌱𐌾𐌰 ( sibja ), Old High German sippa , and modern German Sippe . Sifjar appears not only in ancient poetry and records of law, but also in compounds ( byggja sifjar means "to marry"). Using this etymology, scholar John Lindow gives the meanings "in-law-relationship", scholar Andy Orch

The Story of Sif

Sif first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2021, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 5 Sifs were born — ranking #15,244 that year. As of 2026, Sif ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Sifs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sif

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sif

What does the name Sif mean?
In Norse mythology, Sif is a golden-haired goddess associated with earth. Sif is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson, and in the poetry of skalds. In both the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, she is known for her golden hair and is married to the thunder god Thor.
How popular is Sif in 2026?
In 2026, Sif ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Sif most popular?
Sif reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #15,244 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Sif a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sif is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Sif?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sif include Aadhirai, Aaryiah, Aayara. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sif

Sif is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Sif's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #15,244. Use the chart and map above to compare Sif's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.