Syria: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Syria – Meaning: named for the country of Syria in West Asia – Origin: Place name (Ancient Greek Syria) – Pronunciation: SEER-ee-uh


Syria is a Place name (Ancient Greek Syria) name used mostly for girls meaning “named for the country of Syria in West Asia”.

Meaning & Origin of Syria

Meaning: Named for the country of Syria in West Asia.

Origin: Place name (Ancient Greek Syria).

How to Pronounce Syria

Phonetic: SEER-ee-uh   IPA: /ˈsɪriə/

Popularity of Syria

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1948–2024.

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