unisex name
Shiraz
shee-RAHZ
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 460
Shiraz is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 55% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2013 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Shiraz is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in France in 2008, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1981.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shiraz Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Shiraz?
In 2023, Shiraz was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Shiraz Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shiraz
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shiraz Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shiraz over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shiraz
- Pronunciation shee-RAHZ
Sibling Names for Shiraz
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shiraz — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shiraz
How popular is the name Shiraz?
In 2023, Shiraz was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Shiraz a girl's or a boy's name?
Shiraz is used for both girls and boys. About 55% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shiraz?
Shiraz has 2 syllables.
When was Shiraz most popular?
Shiraz peaked in 2008, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.