Meaning
Saoirse is a irish name meaning “Freedom”.
History
Unusually for a given name, Saoirse began as a political word: it entered use in the 1920s as a statement of Irish independence. It is one of the few modern coinages to feel thoroughly traditional, and international recognition has grown steadily.
Popularity
Ranked #104 in 2026 · up 516 places since 1996
Lower is more popular. Ranks are illustrative directory data.