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Siri as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Siri

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The baby name Siri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsiːri/ (Scandinavian SEE-ree); commonly pronounced /ˈsɪri/ or /ˈsiːri/ in English (SIR-ee or SEE-ree).

Siri is Norse in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Norse
Pronunciation: /ˈsiːri/ (Scandinavian SEE-ree); commonly pronounced /ˈsɪri/ or /ˈsiːri/ in English (SIR-ee or SEE-ree)

What is the meaning of the name Siri ?

The baby name Siri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsiːri/ (Scandinavian SEE-ree); commonly pronounced /ˈsɪri/ or /ˈsiːri/ in English (SIR-ee or SEE-ree).

Siri is Norse in Origin.

Siri is a Scandinavian feminine name, most often a short form of Sigrid, from Old Norse Sigríðr (sigr “victory” + fríðr “fair, beautiful”). It thus carries senses like “beautiful victory” or “fair triumph.” Diminutive and independent use appear in Sweden and Norway by the 19th century, building on medieval prestige of Sigrid - known from saga figures such as Sigrid the Haughty. In contemporary Scandinavia it remains familiar, pronounced SEE-ree.

Beyond the North, Siri also reflects the Indic honorific Sri/Shri - spelled Siri in several South Asian languages (e.g., Telugu, Kannada, Sinhala) - meaning “radiance, prosperity, good fortune,” and associated with the goddess Lakshmi. This gives the name a parallel cultural route and occasional unisex use. Variants and cognates include Sigrid, Siiri (Finnish/Estonian), Sirið (Faroese), and Sri/Shri/Shree. Global recognition rose after Apple’s voice assistant (2011), which influenced naming trends in both directions.

Siri has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Siri

Sirimavo Bandaranaike Politician · Born 1916 · Sri Lanka Sirimavo Bandaranaike was a pioneering politician from Sri Lanka, best known for being the world's first female head of government when she became Prime Minister in 1960. Her leadership marked a significant moment in history, and she played a crucial role in shaping Sri Lanka's political landscape during her time in office.

Siri – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
Sweden Girls 2022 #76 134 1,568
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
Norway Girls 2025 #115 12 453
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
PR Girls 0 #164 4 3,171
DK 0 #185 19 5,198
LU Girls 0 #185 6 4,850
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
DK Girls 0 #255 62 7,429
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
Canada Girls 2020 #279 5 2,919
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
AL Boys 0 #287 12 5,122
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
QA Girls 0 #297 20 15,378
Finland 0 #298 10 830
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
Finland Girls 0 #323 70 1,368
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
CN Girls 0 #337 13 8,829
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
OM Girls 0 #375 22 15,987
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
Finland Girls 2026 #399 558 3,895
BD Girls 0 #401 6 8,413
Austria Girls 0 #402 19 1,885
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
KW Girls 0 #435 81 19,177
IN Girls 0 #439 197 13,121
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
CM Girls 0 #481 60 11,671
IQ Girls 0 #492 13 11,303
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
AE Girls 0 #514 40 20,968
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
UY Girls 0 #530 7 6,731
BH 0 #531 23 17,937
GT Girls 0 #536 6 7,500
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
PS Boys 0 #553 9 10,655
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
SG Girls 0 #565 22 18,916
CR Girls 0 #568 6 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BD Boys 0 #601 5 10,045
HK Girls 0 #606 10 16,104
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #625 6 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
QA Boys 0 #673 35 18,093
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
KW Boys 0 #706 64 18,755
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
BR Boys 0 #742 10 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #743 96 4,949
TN 0 #749 81 13,765
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
NG Girls 0 #819 8 15,093
OM Boys 0 #864 18 17,948
SA Girls 0 #881 55 25,931
NL Girls 0 #901 55 5,933
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
Spain Boys 0 #914 17 5,610
EG Boys 0 #917 9 15,035
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
NL Boys 0 #942 10 5,873
Spain Girls 0 #945 39 5,561
IN Boys 0 #959 43 16,750
MY Girls 0 #960 35 24,821
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,004 7 14,861
DZ 0 #1,010 167 20,130
MX Boys 0 #1,025 9 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,063 30 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,067 45 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,068 11 16,140
MA 0 #1,096 33 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,122 62 17,781
TR 0 #1,199 13 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,228 9 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,368 79 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,430 42 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,509 106 28,008

Siri is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
Sweden
United States
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Siri

Siri is predominantly a girl's name.
Siri is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈsiːri/ (Scandinavian SEE-ree); commonly pronounced /ˈsɪri/ or /ˈsiːri/ in English (SIR-ee or SEE-ree).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sigrid, Sigríðr and Sigríður.
Across languages, Siri has these equivalents: Sigrid (full form), Victoria (Latin, 'victory'), Siri (independent South Asian usage meaning 'wealth/prosperity').
Yes, very popular — Siri ranked #76 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Siri ranks highest in Sweden (#76 in 2022).
Siri's popularity is declining. It moved from #109 in 2015 to #115 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 1 notable people named Siri are in our database, including Sirimavo Bandaranaike (Politician).