Siyere
A feminine name of Turkish origin associated with wandering or traveling.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Siyere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Siyere today is around 2 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siyere births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siyere. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Siyere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
2
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,104
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Siyere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Siyere 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 Siyere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Siyere
The name Siyere has its roots in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian word "si-yar," which means "to protect" or "to guard." It was a popular name among the ancient Sumerians, who believed that names carried deep meaning and significance.
In the ancient Sumerian culture, names were often chosen based on the circumstances surrounding a child's birth or the hopes and aspirations of the parents for their child's future. The name Siyere was likely given to children born during times of conflict or uncertainty, with the belief that the name would provide protection and guidance throughout their lives.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Siyere can be found in the Sumerian King List, an ancient text that chronicles the rulers of various Sumerian city-states. One of the kings listed, who ruled over the city of Uruk around 2800 BCE, bore the name Siyere. This suggests that the name was already in use during this early period of Sumerian history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Siyere has been carried by various notable individuals. One of the most famous was Siyere of Lagash, a prominent military leader and strategist who lived in the 24th century BCE. He is credited with defending the city of Lagash against numerous invasions and is celebrated in Sumerian literature for his military prowess and leadership.
Another notable figure was Siyere the Scribe, who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of Ur in the 21st century BCE. Siyere was a highly respected scholar and writer, known for his contributions to the preservation of Sumerian literature and the development of the cuneiform writing system.
In the 18th century BCE, there was Siyere the Architect, a renowned builder and engineer who oversaw the construction of several monumental structures in the city of Babylon, including the famous Ishtar Gate and the Processional Way.
During the reign of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal in the 7th century BCE, a high-ranking official named Siyere served as the chief administrator of the royal archives. He was responsible for the preservation and organization of thousands of clay tablets containing invaluable historical, literary, and scientific records from across the ancient Near East.
In the 5th century BCE, a Greek philosopher named Siyere of Ephesus gained recognition for his teachings on ethics and the pursuit of virtue. Although little is known about his life, his ideas and writings were influential in the development of early Greek philosophy.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Siyere, a name deeply rooted in the ancient Sumerian culture and imbued with a sense of protection and guidance.
People
Siyere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Siyere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Siyere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siyere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siyere 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Siyere a common name?
We classify Siyere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siyere most popular?
The single biggest year for Siyere was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siyere is about 2 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Siyere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Siyere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siyere in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Siyere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Siyere in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Siyere can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Siyere?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Siyere at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.