Saoirse

Meaning of Saoirse

Saoirse means "freedom" or "liberty." It represents the idea of being free and independent.

Saoirse has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Saoirse

After ranking as high as #735 in 2020, Saoirse has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Saoirse

• Saoirse Ronan
  Oscar-nominated actress
• Saoirse Ruane
  Late Irish television personality
• Saoirse Pottie
  Scottish Field Hockey Player
• Saoirse Monica Jackson
  Northern Irish actress
• Saoirse Exton
  Irish rugby player

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Questions about the name Saoirse

What does the name Saoirse mean?

Saoirse means saoirse means "freedom" or "liberty." it represents the idea of being free and independent, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Saoirse a boy's or a girl's name?

Saoirse is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Saoirse?

Saoirse did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Saoirse most popular?

Saoirse peaked at #735 in 2020.