Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Shira Updated April 16, 2026 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: Eliana, Aria, Naomi, Sophia, Amelia, Shoshana, Charlotte, Elijah, Simon, Isaac, Ethan, Caleb, Samuel, Liam Names like Shira: Soria, Shara, Sakura, Shiori, Surya, Shakir, Suguru, Shari, Shachar, Saura, Soroya, Sayer, Sayuri, Shahryar, Sora, Sharee, Saar, Sareh, Sariah, Scar, Shukriya, Sahara, Seeker, Sheera, Sher, Sugar, Shirou, Socorro, Sari, Shreya 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