Siara
An uncommon name possibly derived from "Sierra", referring to mountains.
Name Census estimates that about 2,014 living Americans carry the first name Siara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Siara today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siara births was 2024 (119 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siara. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
2.0K
~ 1 in 170,186 Americans
Peak year
2024
119 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,709
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Siara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Siara from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 643 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Siara remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siara by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Siara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Siaras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Siara, while Virginia, Ohio, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 58 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Siara
The name Siara is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been traced back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is likely derived from the Sanskrit word "siri," which means "radiant" or "splendid." This suggests that the name Siara may have been given to individuals with a radiant or beautiful appearance or personality.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the word "siri" is often associated with the concept of divine grace, prosperity, and auspiciousness. Some scholars believe that the name Siara may have been used to invoke these positive qualities upon the bearer of the name. However, there are no definitive historical records or texts that directly reference the name Siara itself.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Siara can be found in various historical documents from the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the medieval period. One notable individual named Siara was a 12th-century Indian poet and mystic from the region of present-day Gujarat. Her poetry focused on themes of spirituality and devotion, and she is revered by some as a saint in the Bhakti tradition.
Another historical figure named Siara was a 16th-century Rajput warrior from the region of present-day Rajasthan. She is renowned for her bravery and military prowess in defending her kingdom against invaders. Stories of her valor and leadership have been passed down through folk tales and legends in the region.
In the 18th century, there was a Siara who was a prominent merchant and trader from the city of Surat, which was a major port and center of commerce during that time. Her business dealings and entrepreneurial spirit contributed to the economic prosperity of the region.
During the 19th century, a Siara was a renowned painter and artist from the city of Jaipur, known for her intricate and vibrant depictions of traditional Indian subjects and landscapes. Her works have been exhibited in various museums and galleries across India and abroad.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was a Siara who was a pioneering educator and social reformer from the state of Maharashtra. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, establishing several schools and educational institutions in her region.
People
Siara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Siara as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Siara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,014 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siara going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 170,186 US residents.
Is Siara a common name?
We classify Siara as "Rare". It ranks above 93.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,056 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siara most popular?
The single biggest year for Siara was 2024, when 119 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siara is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Siara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siara in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.