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Zamauria

An invented name with possible meanings of sea, ocean, or water of life.

Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Zamauria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zamauria today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zamauria births was 2007 (7 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Zamauria. 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 Zamauria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

34

~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans

Peak year

2007

7 babies that year

Average age

16

years old

2014 SSA rank

#19,166

Tracked since 2007

Popularity

Zamauria: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Zamauria from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 22 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

024572010

Decades

Zamauria 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 Zamauria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s01212
2010s02222

Origin

Meaning and history of Zamauria

The name Zamauria has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, dating back to around 4500 BCE. It is believed to have been derived from the Sumerian words "za," which means "to shine" or "to be bright," and "mauria," which means "precious stone" or "gem." The name was likely given to children born during a time of prosperity or celebration, symbolizing their value and potential to shine brightly in the world.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zamauria can be found in the Sumerian cuneiform tablets unearthed from the ruins of the ancient city of Uruk, dating back to around 2500 BCE. These tablets were often used to record important events, transactions, and even personal names. The presence of the name Zamauria in these ancient texts suggests that it was in use during the height of the Sumerian civilization.

Zamauria also appears in various Mesopotamian mythological texts and stories. In one particular epic, a character named Zamauria is described as a brave warrior who embarked on a heroic journey to slay a fearsome dragon that had been terrorizing the land. This mythological figure's name may have been chosen to represent the individual's strength, courage, and ability to shine through even the darkest of challenges.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zamauria. One of the earliest recorded was Zamauria of Lagash (c. 2350 BCE), a high priestess and advisor to the Sumerian king Gudea. She was renowned for her wisdom, devotion to the gods, and her influence in shaping the religious and cultural practices of her time.

Another prominent figure was Zamauria the Scribe (c. 1800 BCE), a renowned scholar and writer from the ancient city of Babylon. His works, which included historical accounts, poetry, and philosophical treatises, were widely studied and revered throughout the region, earning him a lasting legacy as one of the greatest minds of his era.

In the realm of art and culture, Zamauria of Uruk (c. 1200 BCE) was a celebrated sculptor and artist whose intricate stone carvings and statues adorned many of the temples and palaces of the time. Her works were known for their exquisite detail and ability to capture the essence of the subjects they depicted.

During the Byzantine era, Zamauria the Wise (c. 550 CE) was a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of theology, logic, and metaphysics. Her writings and teachings were highly influential in shaping the intellectual and religious discourse of the time, and she was revered for her profound insights and dedication to the pursuit of knowledge.

More recently, Zamauria Khalil (1885-1957) was a renowned Egyptian poet and activist who played a significant role in the literary and cultural renaissance of the early 20th century. Her works, which often celebrated the rich heritage and traditions of her homeland, inspired generations of writers and poets and helped to ignite a renewed sense of national pride and identity.

People

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FAQ

Zamauria: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Zamauria?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zamauria 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 10,081,010 US residents.

Is Zamauria a common name?

We classify Zamauria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Zamauria most popular?

The single biggest year for Zamauria was 2007, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zamauria is about 16 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 Zamauria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Zamauria a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zamauria 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 Zamauria still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Zamauria 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 Zamauria 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 share the name Zamauria?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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