Zamyriah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "flourishing".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Zamyriah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zamyriah today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zamyriah births was 2008 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zamyriah. 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 Zamyriah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
2008
8 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2010 SSA rank
#16,945
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Zamyriah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zamyriah from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 15 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Zamyriah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zamyriah 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 Zamyriah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zamyriah
The name Zamyriah is of ancient Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the pre-Islamic era in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "zamir," which means "heart" or "conscience." The name was likely given to children as a symbol of purity and virtue, signifying an individual with a noble and sincere heart.
In the early days of Islam, the name Zamyriah gained prominence and was mentioned in several historical texts and religious scriptures. Some scholars believe that the name is mentioned in the Hadith, the recorded teachings and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, although the specific references are unclear.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zamyriah dates back to the 7th century CE, when a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Medina bore this name. Zamyriah ibn Abi Zamyriah (630 CE - 707 CE) was a highly respected figure known for his vast knowledge of Islamic law and his contributions to the interpretation of the Quran.
During the Golden Age of Islamic civilization, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries, the name Zamyriah was associated with several notable individuals. Zamyriah al-Khawarizmi (780 CE - 850 CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Khwarizm (modern-day Uzbekistan), is credited with introducing the concept of algorithms and making significant advancements in the field of algebra.
In the realm of literature, Zamyriah al-Andalusi (1030 CE - 1092 CE) was a celebrated poet and scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). Her poetic works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were highly regarded and influential during the era of Islamic rule in Spain.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Zamyriah was Zamyriah al-Dimashqi (1256 CE - 1327 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and historian from Damascus. His extensive writings on the history of the Islamic world, particularly his work titled "Rawdat al-Nadhir fi Manazil al-Amir" (The Meadow for the Viewer Concerning the Abodes of the Princes), are considered invaluable historical resources.
As the name Zamyriah spread throughout the Islamic world, it was also adopted by various cultures and communities. In the 16th century, Zamyriah al-Maghribi (1490 CE - 1567 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Morocco, gained recognition for her spiritual teachings and influential works on Islamic mysticism.
People
Zamyriah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zamyriah 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
Zamyriah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zamyriah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zamyriah 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Zamyriah a common name?
We classify Zamyriah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zamyriah most popular?
The single biggest year for Zamyriah was 2008, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zamyriah is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zamyriah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zamyriah 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.