Girl · #13,458 in 2026

Syrah

Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce red wine. In 1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. Syrah should not be confused with Petite Sirah, a cross of Syrah with Peloursin dating from 1880.

Current Rank
#13,458
Peak Rank
#6,640 (2010)
Total Babies
149
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1997
First Year
2021
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#6640
Peak Rank
149
Total Count
18
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Syrah

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

Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce red wine. In 1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. Syrah should not be confused with Petite Sirah, a cross of Syrah with Peloursin dating from 1880.

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Origin & history
Syrah has a long documented history in the Rhône region of southeastern France, but it was not known if it had originated in that region. A 1998 study conducted by Carole Meredith 's research group in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at University of California, Davis used DNA typing and extensive grape reference material from the viticultural research station in Montpellier , France to conclude that Syrah was the offspring of the grape varieties Dureza (father) and Mondeuse blanche (mother). The Rhône-Alpes region. Dureza is believed to have originated in the Ardèche (#1) in the sout

The Story of Syrah

Syrah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 19 Syrahs were born — ranking #6,640 that year. As of 2026, Syrah ranks #13,458 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 149 Syrahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Syrah

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Syrah

What does the name Syrah mean?
Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce red wine. In 1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. Syrah should not be confused with Petite Sirah, a cross of Syrah with Peloursin dating from 1880.
How popular is Syrah in 2026?
In 2026, Syrah ranks #13,458 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Syrah most popular?
Syrah reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #6,640 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Syrah most popular?
Syrah has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Syrah.
Is Syrah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Syrah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Syrah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Syrah include Adrie, Koreena, Tamerra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Syrah

Syrah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 149 births in the dataset. Syrah's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #6,640. Use the chart and map above to compare Syrah'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.