Saoirse is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2377 in 2008 with 82 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 373 births ranking #735. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 583.3%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 23,058 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.