What origin is the name Syria?

Syria comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Syria a popular name?

Syria is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Syria?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Syria — for example Omar, Amir, Malik. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Syria

Q: Is Syria a rare name?

Yes. Syria does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Syria

Syria

Girl

arabic

2 syllables

Syria is an arabic girl's name meaning "Of Arabic origin, this female name refers to the historic Middle Eastern country and its rich cultural heritage.".

Syria is a girl name of arabic origin meaning "Of Arabic origin, this female name refers to the historic Middle Eastern country and its rich cultural heritage.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Arabic origin, this female name refers to the historic Middle Eastern country and its rich cultural heritage.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Syria

Very rare in US records

What does Syria mean?

Syria is a girl name of arabic origin meaning "Of Arabic origin, this female name refers to the historic Middle Eastern country and its rich cultural heritage.".