Puerto Rican Girl names beginning with S

Shaira is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, primarily found in Arabic, Hebrew, and Hindi linguistic traditions. In Arabic, it can mean 'poetess' or 'singer,' reflecting artistic and creative qualities. The Hindi interpretation connects to meanings like 'melodious' or 'song-like,' maintaining the artistic theme. Some sources also suggest Hebrew origins relating to 'singing' or 'poetry.' Pronounced 'shy-ra' or 'share-a' depending on cultural context, this melodic name has gained modest popularity in diverse communities worldwide while remaining relatively uncommon. Shaira offers a beautiful balance of exoticism and accessibility, with its flowing sounds and intuitive spelling. The name's cross-cultural presence makes it appealing to multicultural families or those seeking a name with international appeal while maintaining connections to artistic expression and creative talents.

The mononymous Colombian-born singer inspired a popularity blip in the 90s and early 00s.

This obscure Native-American name owes its very life to country singer Shania Twain, who dropped her original name, Eileen, for it.

Yet another phrase of the sha chorus.

Sharleen is a feminine name that originated as a variation of Charlotte, ultimately derived from the Germanic male name Charles, meaning 'free man.' This variant emerged in the mid-20th century, gaining modest popularity particularly during the 1950s-1970s. The name received additional recognition through Scottish singer Sharleen Spiteri, lead vocalist of the band Texas. With its distinctive 'Sh' beginning and '-een' ending, Sharleen offers a more modern and melodious twist on its traditional predecessor while maintaining a familiar feel. Though less common today than at its peak, Sharleen carries a pleasant balance of familiarity and uniqueness. It conveys a sense of gentle strength and contemporary style, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with recent historical roots.

Dates from when Charlene was hot enough to have spelling variations.

Sharlyn is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation combining elements of names like Sharon, Charlotte, and the popular '-lyn' suffix. Pronounced SHAR-lin, it has a soft yet distinctive sound. The name gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, aligning with the trend of creative combinations and '-lyn' ending names. While never reaching mainstream status, Sharlyn has maintained consistent though uncommon usage. It offers familiarity through its recognizable sounds while remaining distinctive enough that bearers are unlikely to encounter many others with the same name. The name carries a somewhat vintage charm today while still feeling accessible and contemporary.

This Old Testament place name was in the Top 10 fifty years ago, but now Sharon, along with sound-alike Karen, have fallen out of favor.

Trending down, now that country music's Shania is the hot variety.

Sheila peaked in popularity from the 1930s to the 1960s (she reached Number 49 in 1965), along with Maureen and Colleen; parents today would probably go back to the original Cecilia or forward to Shea.

This effort to update Sheryl combines Sher- with the familiar -lyn ending. Sherlyn was given to 145 baby girls in 2022, and seems to be on the rise.

Sheyla is a feminine name that represents a variation of the name Sheila, which derives from the Irish name Síle, a form of Cecilia meaning "blind" or "sixth." The spelling with 'y' adds a modern, distinctive touch to this traditional name. In Latin American countries, particularly in Brazil, Sheyla has gained popularity as an independent name. With its soft sounds and flowing pronunciation, Sheyla conveys a sense of femininity and grace. The name strikes a balance between familiarity and uniqueness, making it recognizable without being overly common. Sheyla has international appeal while maintaining its connection to Celtic heritage.

Shirley Temple almost single-handedly lifted the gloom of the Great Depression, and in tribute (and perhaps wishing for a similarly curly-headed, dimpled darling of their own), thousands of parents of that generation gave their little girls her name. In 1935, Shirley was the second most popular girls' name in the country with more than 42,000 babies named Shirley.

Used as a twist on the nature name Sierra or the classic Biblical name Sarah, Siara could also be considered an anglicized corruption of the Irish Ciara, meaning "little dark one", or an Arabic name meaning "pure" or "unique". It was one of the fastest rising names in the UK in 2023.

This original form of the name -- the more familiar Sylvia spelling came later -- seems more modern now.

Sky may be a bit hippie-ish, but it's bright and sunny nonetheless. Sky rejoined the Top 1000 in 2013 after spending many years off the list. Sky was the choice of magician David Copperfield for his daughter, born in 2010.

Sofia is a variation of the Greek name Sophia, which was derived directly from sophia, the Greek word for wisdom. It was the name of a Roman saint—the mother of Faith, Hope, and Charity—and queens of Russia and Spain.

A short and sweet Spanish and Portuguese name, meaning "sun". Sol has been used on its own for centuries (it belongs to one of the daughters in the 10th-11th century Spanish epic poem "El Cantar de mio Cid"), and it is also found as a short form of the Marian names María del Sol and María de la Soledad, and of the related names Marisol and Soledad. A famous bearer is Argentine TV presenter (María) Sol Perez.

This is a soft, soignée French girls' namethat has become familiar here via singer Solange Knowles, younger sister of Beyonce.