Shannon vs Siara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Siara

Girl #1,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, black-haired"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,708
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si, Sia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shannon Rank #1,866
Siara Rank #1,708

Siara is more popular, ranked #1708 vs #1866 for Shannon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shannon ___

  • Shannon Rose
  • Shannon Marie
  • Shannon Grace
  • Shannon Lynn
  • Shannon Claire
  • Shannon Elizabeth

Siara ___

  • Siara Rose
  • Siara Faye
  • Siara Grace
  • Siara Marie
  • Siara Bridget
  • Siara Maeve

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shannon

Bridget Colleen Fiona Declan Liam

If you choose Siara

Niamh Aoife Rory Declan Sorcha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shannon or Siara more popular?

Siara is more popular, ranked #1708 compared to Shannon at #1866 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Siara mean?

Shannon means "wise river, old river" (Irish origin). Siara means "dark, black-haired" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shannon and Siara boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a girl name. Siara is primarily a girl name.

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