Saoirse
Saoirse is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “freedom, liberty.” It ranked #268 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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #268 |
| 2023 | #251 |
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?
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