How Many People Are Named Shifra?
Complete statistics for the name Shifra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shifra, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,609 people in the US today, making up 1 in 205,114 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 65% of those named Shifra being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and love of knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 1,646 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shifra Through the Generations
Shifra has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2017 when there were 58 births. Today, the average age of someone named Shifra is 24, with most under 30. This indicates that Shifra is a name embraced by younger generations, reflecting a trend towards more contemporary choices in naming.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shifra's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shifra
How Many People Have the Name Shifra?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,609 people in the United States currently share the name Shifra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 205,114 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shifra a Common or Rare Name?
Shifra is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shifra Mean?
Shifra means "creative variant of Shira" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shifra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shifra Most Popular?
The name Shifra reached peak popularity in 2017, with 58 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shifra?
Approximately 1,609 people named Shifra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,646. That works out to roughly 1 in 205,114 Americans.
Is Shifra a rare name?
Shifra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 205,114 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shifra mean?
Shifra means "creative variant of Shira" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shifra more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shifra are male and 100% are female.
When was Shifra most popular?
Shifra peaked in 2017 with 58 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.