Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Shira Updated December 6, 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: Sophia, Amelia, Aria, Naomi, Shoshana, Charlotte, Eliana, Gabriel, Isaac, Aaron, Caleb, Elijah, Liam, Samuel Names like Shira: Soria, Sara, Scar, Soroya, Shari, Shakir, Sarai, Sayer, Saar, Sarah, Squire, Serah, Seeker, Sher, Shiri, Sharee, Surya, Shahar, Sarayi, Sawyer, Saahira, Sariah, Seraiah, Sahara, Sagira, Sayuri, Sir, Serwa, Shirou, Shara 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