Zamira
An Arabic name meaning "beautiful flower" or "protected by stars".
Name Census estimates that about 1,516 living Americans carry the first name Zamira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zamira today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zamira births was 2024 (138 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zamira. 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
- • Zamira is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 226,091 Americans
Peak year
2024
138 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,547
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Zamira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zamira from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 570 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
Decades
Zamira 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 Zamira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zamiras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Zamira, while Ohio, Michigan, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zamira
The name Zamira is believed to have its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Persian word "zamir," which means "heart" or "soul." The name is thought to have been first used in the Persian region of modern-day Iran, as well as in parts of Central Asia and the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Zamira can be found in Persian literature and poetry from the 10th century AD. During this period, the name was often used as a symbolic representation of love, beauty, and inner essence. It was also associated with qualities such as kindness, compassion, and a pure heart.
In the 12th century, a famous Persian poet and philosopher named Zamira al-Qazwini was born. She was renowned for her deep spiritual insights and her contributions to the field of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam. Her writings and teachings helped to further popularize the name among the Persian-speaking world.
Another notable figure with the name Zamira was a 14th-century Sufi mystic from Central Asia, known as Zamira al-Bukhari. She was revered for her wisdom, piety, and her ability to guide others on the spiritual path. Her teachings and legacy continue to be honored in parts of modern-day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
In the 16th century, a Persian princess named Zamira Begum was born into the Safavid dynasty. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and her love of the arts. Her patronage of artists and poets helped to elevate the cultural and artistic achievements of the Safavid era.
During the 19th century, a renowned Afghan poet and writer named Zamira Khan Khatak gained recognition for her powerful and emotive poetry, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her works continue to be studied and celebrated in Afghanistan and surrounding regions.
Throughout its long history, the name Zamira has been associated with grace, inner beauty, and a deep spiritual connection. It has transcended cultural and geographic boundaries, carrying its meaning and significance across various regions and eras.
People
Zamira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zamira 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
Zamira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zamira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,516 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zamira 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 226,091 US residents.
Is Zamira a common name?
We classify Zamira as "Rare". It ranks above 92.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,531 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zamira most popular?
The single biggest year for Zamira was 2024, when 138 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zamira is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zamira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zamira 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.
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.