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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- shin-AYD
Sinead is an Irish girl's name, pronounced shin-AYD, and it means "God is gracious." It has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed timeless rather than trendy, which suits a parent who wants something familiar to the ear but not common in the U.S.
Meaning & Origin of Sinead
Meaning: God is gracious.
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sinead
shin-AYDIPA /ʃɪˈneɪd/
Popularity of Sinead
In the U.S., Sinead peaked at #1099 in 1990, when 160 girls were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #8331 with 13 girls, so a baby named Sinead today would likely be the only one in her class.
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FAQ
What does the name Sinead mean?
God is gracious. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sinead?
Sinead is pronounced shin-AYD (IPA: /ʃɪˈneɪd/).
Is Sinead a popular name right now?
Sinead peaked at #1099 in 1990 and is ranked #8331 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)
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