Saoirse
Saoirse is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “freedom, liberty.” It ranked #959 in the United States in 2025. Meaning freedom in Irish, Saoirse emerged as a given name during the Irish independence movement and became widely…
how do you pronounce Saoirse?
SEER-shuh
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what does Saoirse mean?
The name Saoirse means “freedom, liberty.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
Meaning freedom in Irish, Saoirse emerged as a given name during the Irish independence movement and became widely popular from the 1990s onward. Actress Saoirse Ronan has made the name globally recognized. It is a declaration of Irish identity and the value of liberty.
where does the name Saoirse come from?
Wikipedia confirms Saoirse is Irish for freedom, matching the existing gloss, and describes it as a unisex given name — the table's girl-only tag isn't reflected in the source.
the history of Saoirse
Per Wikipedia it became popular in Ireland in the late 20th century, and actress Saoirse Ronan gave it international prominence after her 2007 breakthrough in Atonement; nothing here confirms the claim that it originated during the Irish independence movement.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #959 |
| 2022 | #894 |
| 2021 | #812 |
| 2020 | #735 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Saoirse?
- Saoirse Ronan (Oscar-nominated Irish-American actress)
- Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Northern Irish actress, Derry Girls)
what names are similar to Saoirse?
what names go well with Saoirse?
Sibling names that share Saoirse's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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