Syair
An Arabic name meaning poem or short poetic writing.
Name Census estimates that about 396 living Americans carry the first name Syair. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Syair today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Syair births was 2024 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Syair. 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
396
~ 1 in 865,541 Americans
Peak year
2024
66 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,202
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Syair: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Syair from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 242 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Syair 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 Syair during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Syairs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio recorded the most babies named Syair, while New York, Michigan, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Syair
The name Syair has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "shi'r," which means poetry or verse. The name is thought to have emerged around the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islamic civilization and the flourishing of Arabic literature.
In its earliest usage, Syair was likely given to individuals who had a talent for poetry or a deep appreciation for the art form. The name may have been bestowed upon poets, scholars, or patrons of the arts during that era. As Arabic culture spread across the Middle East and parts of North Africa, the name traveled with it, gaining popularity in various regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Syair can be found in the works of the renowned Arab poet and literary critic Al-Jahiz (776-868 AD). He mentioned a poet named Syair ibn Abi Syair in his writings, providing evidence of the name's existence during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Syair. One such individual was Syair al-Din al-Tawrizi (1145-1238 AD), a Persian philosopher and poet from the city of Tabriz. His works, which explored themes of love and mysticism, were highly regarded during his lifetime.
Another prominent figure was Syair al-Din Muhammad Bukhari (1191-1292 AD), a Sufi scholar and the author of the renowned work "Tazkirat al-Awliya," which documented the lives of Sufi saints. His contributions to Islamic literature and spiritual teachings earned him a lasting legacy.
In the realm of Ottoman history, Syair Yahya (1456-1529 AD) was a renowned Turkish poet and writer who served as a court poet during the reign of Sultan Bayezid II. His divan, a collection of poetry, is considered a significant work in the Ottoman literary tradition.
Syair Ali Khan (1670-1720 AD), a Mughal nobleman and poet from India, was also a notable figure who contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the Mughal Empire through his poetic works.
While the name Syair has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since been adopted and used in various regions and cultures, evolving over time and carrying different connotations and associations in different contexts.
People
Syair + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Syair 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
Syair: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Syair?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 396 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Syair 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 865,541 US residents.
Is Syair a common name?
We classify Syair as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 399 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Syair most popular?
The single biggest year for Syair was 2024, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Syair is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Syair a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Syair 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.
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.