Girl · #6,613 in 2026

Siyara

Name: Popularity of the name Siyara in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Siyara, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Siyara was a historic coastal settlement and fort located in the Sahil region of Somaliland. It served as the first capital of the Adal Sultanate following the Muslim resurgence spearheaded by Sabr ad-Din II.

Current Rank

#6,613

Peak Rank

#6,613 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2021

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#6613

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Siyara

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

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

The name of Siyara derives from the Somali word Siyaaro , a term used to describe a localized annual pilgrimage to a holy site where the ancestor of a clan or a saint is buried. The Somali word ultimately derives from the Arabic word of the same meaning: ziyārah (زيارة).

Origin & history

Ibn Majid 's notes on Siyara, El-Sheikh and Berbera

The Story of Siyara

Siyara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2021, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 17 Siyaras were born — ranking #6,613 that year. As of 2026, Siyara ranks #6,613 for baby girls with 17 births, with steady use. In total, more than 37 Siyaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Siyara

Phonetically similar names — useful when Siyara is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Sciarra
Senora
Sierra
Samarra
Sayuri
Satara
Segarra
Cithara
Savara
Sahuaro
Seiurus
Sicari

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Siyara

What does the name Siyara mean?

How popular is Siyara in 2026?

In 2026, Siyara ranks #6,613 among girls' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Siyara most popular?

Siyara reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,613 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Siyara a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Siyara is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Siyara?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Siyara include Elsey, Hadja, Ivi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Siyara

Siyara is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 37 births in the dataset. Siyara's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,613. Use the chart and map above to compare Siyara'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.