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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zaira — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zair|Zairah
ArabicGirl→ Stable

Zaira

zah-EE-rah · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1233
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#1233
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 28
Peak rank
#1124 in 2021
5yr change
+9 ranks
Birth frequency
5.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1233 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Zaira

Popularity score: 28  ·  SSA Rank: #1233

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+9 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning40

Basic meaning documented; limited historical record.

Trend60

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness80

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
ArabicHebrewNatureModernGirl3-syllableFlourishingContemporaryRisingGlobal
Character
radiant strengthbold spiritgraceful confidencevibrant energyfierce independence
STRONG
High confidence

Zaira is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1233 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +9 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1233 · rare
Zaira at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic/Hebrew meaning 'blooming flower' or 'to flourish'. Associated with grace and natural beauty.
Language root:Arabic · Hebrew
Peak rank:#1124 in 2021
5yr change:+9 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Zaira Wasim
Actress
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
Amara◈NairaKeiraNiaLeila
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zaira
Amara◈LaylaNoor◈SamirKaiden◈Aria
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Zaira illustration
Name Intelligence
Zaira · Overview
Summary

Zaira is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1233 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Zaira carries a warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
zaira.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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