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Siofra

Quick answerSiofra is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish word "síofra," meaning "fairy" or "sprite," rooted in Celtic mythology and folklore.

Irish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,892
TrendStable
Peak year2017
Syllables2
OriginIrish
LanguageIrish
CultureIrish
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 22
Global rank#205

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Siofra

Siofra is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish word "síofra," meaning "fairy" or "sprite," rooted in Celtic mythology and folklore.

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Etymology

Siofra is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish word "síofra," meaning "fairy" or "sprite," rooted in Celtic mythology and folklore. The name is used primarily in Irish and Irish-diaspora communities, with historical ties to Irish cultural identity and Gaelic traditions.

Siofra currently ranks #5,892 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.

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