Sinead
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Sinead is an Irish name meaning “God is gracious”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Sinead
Sinead is an Irish feminine given name that serves as the Gaelic equivalent of the name Jane. It originates from the Anglo-Norman name Jehanne, which traces its roots to the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning Yahweh is gracious. The name became established in Ireland following the Norman influence and underwent a distinct phonetic shift to align with Irish orthography. Its usage remains deeply embedded in Gaelic naming customs as a direct linguistic cognate of Jean and Jane.
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Gender Usage of the Name Sinead
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Sinead is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Sinead
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Sinead is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 944K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 3.4K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 232K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 141K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Sinead ranked #6,853 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #5,736 in 2024 — a drop of 1,117 places. Sinead shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #168 in 1990. Its lowest recorded position was #9,163 in 2023. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -1676 places (from #5,177 to #6,853).
Characteristics of the Name Sinead
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- d — Girl Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Sinead employs a three-syllable010 stress pattern that highlights the melodic ey diphthong. It is widely recognized through the career of the influential musician Sinéad O'Connor. The name is widely perceived as having a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Sinead
Middle names used with SineadMethodology
Sinead is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Sinead Clare · Sinead Arianna · Sinead Catherine · Sinead Christina · Sinead MaryView all 28 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for SineadMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Sinead is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Sinead Leigh · Sinead Lynne · Sinead Lynch · Sinead Laine · Sinead Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Sinead
Sound Like Sinead Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Cindy · Sandy · Sandi · View all 94 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sarah · Susan · Sandra · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Sinead Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Sinead”
Dictionary Meaning of "Sinead"Methodology
A female given name from Irish
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How to Spell Sinead in ASL
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