Cognomen Shirij (Shirij 
, Ширий 
) , across the world, is a rare family name. The surname Shirij is habitual in Ukraine, where it is a rare surname, Russia, where it is a very rare surname, and Kazakhstan. Not in comparison with a country's population, this name is the most popular in Ukraine, Russia, and India. Likewise, Shirij is the forename as well as the last name.