Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Shira Updated December 12, 2025 by Jennifer M. Shira Gender: Female Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Poetry ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Shira? The name Shira is primarily a female name of Hebrew origin that means Poetry. People who like the name Shira also like: Shoshana, Charlotte, Amelia, Eliana, Naomi, Aria, Sophia, Gabriel, Elijah, Caleb, Liam, Samuel, Isaac, Aaron Names like Shira: Sarahi, Saura, Shakir, Sarai, Swagger, Sari, Shayzier, Saraiah, Shiro, Sahirah, Sahar, Sir, Shiri, Shirou, Sheera, Shiori, Sariah, Socorro, Suguru, Surya, Sora, Scar, Shukri, Soroya, Sherri, Sire, Sakura, Sekar, Sareh, Sawyer Stats for the Name Shira Shira is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Shira is currently not ranked in U.S. births