The baby name Siiri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsiːri/ (SEE-ree).
The baby name Siiri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsiːri/ (SEE-ree).
Siiri is Estonian, Finnish in Origin.
Siiri is the Finnish and Estonian form of the Old Norse name Sigríðr, modern Scandinavian Sigrid. It combines sigr “victory” with fríðr “beautiful, fair,” yielding the meaning “fair victory” or “beautiful victor.” Adapted through Swedish into Finnic phonology, its double -i ending gives a light, melodic sound. The name is used chiefly in Finland and Estonia, where it reads as both vintage and fresh.
In the Nordic Middle Ages Sigrid was borne by nobles and appears in saga lore (e.g., Sigrid the Haughty). Siiri itself rose in Finland during the late 19th–early 20th centuries alongside national romanticism, then enjoyed periodic revivals, including a 21st‑century upswing. Notable bearers include actress Siiri Angerkoski, Olympic skier Siiri Rantanen, and author Siiri Enoranta. Variants and related forms include Sigrid, Siri, Sirje (Estonian), Sigríður (Icelandic), and the diminutive Sigga.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 0 | #33 | 5 | 1,051 | |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #86 | 7,723 | 3,895 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #92 | 48 | 1,888 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #129 | 705 | 1,368 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2019 | #172 | 2 | 1,585 |
| Finland | 0 | #204 | 112 | 830 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #825 | 14 | 4,949 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| United States | Girls | 2011 | #919 | 6 | 9,736 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Siiri is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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