Zira

Q: What is the origin of Zira?

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

Q: Is Zira a girl name?

Zira 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 6 months ago

Meaning

"Seed; Brightness"

A short name appearing in multiple traditions, sometimes linked to seed or brightness concepts depending on language and spelling.

Themes:shortfemininecrosscultural

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Zira

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8915Ranked 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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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Zira 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

Zira Nicknames

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

8 ideas

ziry

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zira

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zie

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ziraie

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Zira mean?

Zira means "Seed; Brightness". A short name appearing in multiple traditions, sometimes linked to seed or brightness concepts depending on language and

What is the origin of Zira?

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

How popular is the name Zira?

According to the latest SSA data, Zira is currently ranked #8915 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 Zira a girl name?

Zira 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 Zira?

Popular nicknames for Zira include ziry, zira, zie, zy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Zira?

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

Quick Facts

OriginArabic, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length4 letters

US Rank#8915

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withZ

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

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