Syaire
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "companion" or "friend".
Name Census estimates that about 787 living Americans carry the first name Syaire. It is a predominantly male name (95.1% of registrations). The average person named Syaire today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Syaire births was 2024 (164 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Syaire. 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
787
~ 1 in 435,520 Americans
Peak year
2024
164 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,264
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Syaire
Syaire leans heavily male at 95.1% of total registrations, but 39 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Syaire as a male name
- Ranked #1,264 in 2024
- 156 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (156 births)
Syaire as a female name
- Ranked #11,997 in 2024
- 8 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (8 births)
Popularity
Syaire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Syaire 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 505 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
Syaire 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 Syaire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Syaires live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois recorded the most babies named Syaire, while South Carolina, Missouri, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Syaire
The given name Syaire has its origins in ancient Persia, emerging during the Sassanid Empire that ruled from the 3rd to 7th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Persian word "syah," meaning black or dark, and "aire," a suffix denoting nobility or distinction. It was originally bestowed upon individuals with dark features or those of high social standing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Syaire can be found in the Shahnameh, the renowned epic poem composed by the celebrated Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The poem mentions a character named Syaire, a valiant warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rostam.
In the 12th century, a prominent Persian scholar and philosopher, Syaire al-Din ibn al-Qifti, bore this name. He made significant contributions to the fields of literature, history, and Islamic jurisprudence. His birth year is estimated to be around 1172 AD.
During the Timurid Dynasty, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia from the late 14th to the early 16th century, the name Syaire gained popularity among the nobility. One notable figure was Syaire Mirza, a prince and military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Timurid Empire under the reign of Timur (Tamerlane).
In the 16th century, a renowned Persian poet and mystic, Syaire Nakhshabi, gained widespread acclaim for his deeply spiritual and metaphysical works. His poetry explored themes of divine love and the mystical path to enlightenment. Nakhshabi's birth year is believed to be around 1505 AD.
Another historical figure bearing the name Syaire was Syaire Khan, a powerful military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. He played a pivotal role in the Mughal conquests and was renowned for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who carried the name Syaire, a name that has its roots in ancient Persia and has been associated with nobility, scholarship, and military prowess throughout the centuries.
People
Syaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Syaire 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
Syaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Syaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 787 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Syaire 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 435,520 US residents.
Is Syaire a common name?
We classify Syaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 792 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Syaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Syaire was 2024, when 164 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Syaire is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Syaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Syaire a male name?
Yes, 95.1% of people registered as Syaire 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.
Is Syaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Syaire in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Syaire can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Syaire as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Syaire on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.