Zamarah

Q: What is the origin of Zamarah?

Zamarah is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Zamarah a girl name?

Zamarah is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Song, Melody"

A semitic styled name associated with singing or melody, often used for its aesthetic resonance.

Themes:musicsemiticmodernfeminine

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Zamarah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5589Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Zamarah did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Zamarah Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Zamarah.

10 ideas

Zamie

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Zama

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zamy

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zama

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zie

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arah

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rahy

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AN-uh

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“Messenger; Angel”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Zamarah

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Zamarah mean?

Zamarah means "Song, Melody". A semitic styled name associated with singing or melody, often used for its aesthetic resonance.

What is the origin of Zamarah?

Zamarah is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Zamarah?

According to the latest SSA data, Zamarah is currently ranked #5589 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Zamarah a girl name?

Zamarah is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Zamarah?

Popular nicknames for Zamarah include Zamie, Zama, zamy, zama, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Zamarah?

There are many names similar to Zamarah in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Arabic

Syllables3

Length7 letters

US Rank#5589

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withZ

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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