Zairia
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Zaira.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Zairia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zairia today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zairia births was 1996 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zairia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zairia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1996
7 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1997 SSA rank
#13,707
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Zairia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zairia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zairia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zairia
The name Zairia is believed to have its origins in the Berber culture of North Africa, particularly in the region that is now modern-day Algeria and Morocco. It is thought to derive from the Arabic word "zahr," meaning "flower" or "blossom," which reflects the cultural appreciation for nature and the beauty of the natural world in this region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zairia can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of great intellectual and cultural advancement in the region. It is mentioned in several ancient texts and manuscripts from this era, often associated with female figures of literary or scholarly significance.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Zairia was a 9th-century poet and philosopher from Andalusia, a region in modern-day Spain that was part of the Islamic Empire at the time. Her poetry and writings explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and she was widely celebrated for her intellectual contributions.
In the 12th century, another notable Zairia was a mathematician and astronomer from the city of Marrakesh in present-day Morocco. She is credited with developing advanced celestial calculations and contributing to the field of astronomy during a time when Islamic scholars were making significant advancements in science and mathematics.
During the 15th century, a Zairia from the city of Fez, Morocco, gained recognition as a skilled calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts. Her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works were highly prized and sought after by scholars and collectors throughout the region.
In the 18th century, a Zairia from Algiers, the capital of modern-day Algeria, was a prominent figure in the city's literary and intellectual circles. She hosted salons and gatherings where poets, writers, and philosophers would gather to share their works and engage in lively discussions on a range of topics.
Throughout history, the name Zairia has been carried by women from various walks of life, from scholars and artists to poets and philosophers, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and intellectual traditions of the regions where it originated.
People
Zairia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zairia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zairia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zairia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zairia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Zairia a common name?
We classify Zairia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zairia most popular?
The single biggest year for Zairia was 1996, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zairia is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zairia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zairia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zairia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zairia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zairia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zairia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Zairia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.