Sinead
Sinead: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɪˈneɪd/
Meaning and origin of Sinead
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
Anglicization of Irish Sinéad, from Old Northern French Jeanette, from Middle French Jehanne + -ette, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Latin Ioanna under influence from Latin Iōhannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Janet, Jeanette, Jeannette, Juanita, and Shanae.
How popular is Sinead?
Since 1880, 1,340 girls in the U.S. have been named Sinead. Its highest rank for girls was #1099 in 1990. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sinead FAQ
What does the name Sinead mean?
A female given name from Irish. Anglicization of Irish Sinéad, from Old Northern French Jeanette, from Middle French Jehanne + -ette, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Latin Ioanna under influence from Latin Iōhannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Janet, Jeanette, Jeannette, Juanita, and Shanae.
What is the origin of the name Sinead?
Sinead is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Sinead?
Since 1880, 1,340 girls in the U.S. have been named Sinead. Its highest rank for girls was #1099 in 1990. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sinead a boy or girl name?
Sinead is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,340 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.