Sirius

Pronunciation: [ s-IHR-ih-uhs ]

Girl Name #41,727 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sirius is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-IHR-ih-uhs.

Parents who love the name Sirius often also consider Sidney, Sina, Sibyl .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #41,727
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Sir Siy Sirie Siriie

Also a Boy Name

Sirius is also used as a boy name, ranked #2650.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sirius

Is Sirius a boy or girl name?

Sirius is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #41727. As a boy name, it is ranked #2650. Sirius is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sirius?

Sirius is pronounced s-IHR-ih-uhs.

How popular is the name Sirius?

Sirius is currently ranked #41727 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sirius?

Common nicknames for Sirius include Sir, Siy, Sirie, and Siriie.

Is Sirius a common or rare name?

Sirius is an uncommon name, ranked #41727 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sirius

Sirius is a girl name .

Is Sirius a boy or girl name? Sirius is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #41,727 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,650. Sirius is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sirius is currently ranked #41,727 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sirius include Sir, Siy, Sirie, and Siriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.