Saoirse is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #823 in 1996 with 27 recorded births. This places Saoirse in the top 17% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 151 births ranking #307. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 10,963 girls born was named Saoirse. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Saoirse is a powerful Irish name meaning 'freedom' or 'liberty'. It feels modern in message but strongly rooted in the Irish language.
The name grew from Irish nationalist and cultural history and later reached a wider audience beyond Ireland. Its strong meaning and distinctive spelling give it lasting presence.