Zarria
A feminine given name of African origin of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 594 living Americans carry the first name Zarria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zarria today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zarria births was 2000 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zarria. 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.
People living today
594
~ 1 in 577,028 Americans
Peak year
2000
49 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,176
Tracked since 1995
Census
Zarria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 485 people with the first name Zarria, which placed it at #21,067 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#21,067
National first-name rank
People counted
485
485 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
87.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zarria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zarria is Black at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and White (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Zarria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Zarria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.2% · 423
- Two or more races5.2% · 25
- White3.3% · 16
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 3
Popularity
Zarria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zarria from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 323 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zarria 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 Zarria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zarrias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Georgia, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Zarria, while South Carolina, Ohio, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zarria
The name Zarria is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of history and cultural influences woven into its origins. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of modern-day Iraq around 4000 BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "zar," meaning "precious" or "valuable."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zarria can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions of the ancient city of Ur, where it was used to refer to a high-ranking priestess in the temple of the moon goddess, Nanna. This connection to early religious practices and celestial deities adds a layer of mystique and reverence to the name's legacy.
As civilizations rose and fell across the Middle East, the name Zarria underwent various transformations and adaptations. In ancient Persia, it was known as "Zara," and was associated with nobility and grace. During the Byzantine era, the name took on the form "Zarrina," and was borne by several prominent figures in the imperial court.
Throughout the centuries, the name Zarria has been carried by numerous individuals who left their mark on history. One notable figure was Zarria al-Andalusia, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in 10th century Cordoba, Spain. Her intricate verse and profound insights into the human condition have been widely celebrated and studied.
Another remarkable individual was Zarria ibn Battuta, a 14th century Moroccan explorer and traveler who journeyed across vast swaths of Africa, Asia, and Europe. His detailed accounts of his travels, documented in the "Rihla" (Travels), provide invaluable insights into the diverse cultures and societies of the medieval world.
In the realm of art and culture, Zarria Khatun was a celebrated Persian painter and calligrapher who lived in the 16th century. Her exquisite miniature paintings and intricate calligraphic works have been preserved in museums and private collections around the world, serving as a testament to her remarkable talent and artistic vision.
The name Zarria has also been borne by notable figures in more recent history, such as Zarria Karmal, an Afghan politician and revolutionary who played a pivotal role in the country's turbulent political landscape during the 20th century.
From its ancient Sumerian origins to its enduring legacy across diverse cultures and eras, the name Zarria has embodied a sense of preciousness, grace, and resilience. Its rich tapestry of history and cultural influences continues to captivate and inspire, ensuring that this unique moniker will remain a cherished part of the global onomastic heritage.
People
Zarria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zarria 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
Zarria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zarria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 594 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zarria 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 577,028 US residents.
Is Zarria a common name?
We classify Zarria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 604 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zarria most popular?
The single biggest year for Zarria was 2000, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zarria is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Zarria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 485 people with the name Zarria, or 0.16 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,067 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Zarria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Zarria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Zarria leans strongly female. 483 people counted with this name were female (98.6%), compared with 7 male bearers (1.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Zarria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zarria is Black at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and White (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Zarria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Zarria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.2% (423 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Zarria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zarria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zarria 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 Zarria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zarria 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 Zarria 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.
How many people share the name Zarria?
Want to know how many people share the name Zarria? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.