Zaviera
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from the Slavic language.
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Zaviera. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zaviera today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaviera births was 2010 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaviera. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Zaviera with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zaviera. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
2010
10 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,234
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Zaviera: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zaviera from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 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
Zaviera 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 Zaviera 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 Zaviera
The name Zaviera has its origins in the ancient Etruscan culture, which thrived in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "zavir," which means "guardian" or "protector." The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were tasked with safeguarding important people, places, or objects within their society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zaviera can be found in an Etruscan inscription dating back to the 6th century BC. The inscription, discovered in the city of Cerveteri, was etched onto a funerary monument and mentioned a woman named Zaviera who was believed to have been a prominent figure in the local community.
As the Etruscan civilization gradually merged with the burgeoning Roman Empire, the name Zaviera gained popularity among the Roman populace. It is mentioned in several ancient Roman texts, including a historical account by the renowned writer Livy, who chronicled the life of a Roman soldier named Zaviera who fought bravely during the Punic Wars against Carthage in the 3rd century BC.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Zaviera remained in use, primarily within the Italian peninsula. One notable figure was Zaviera di Montefeltro, a 14th-century noblewoman from the Marche region of Italy, who was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance scholars and artists.
In the 16th century, Zaviera Colonna, an Italian aristocrat and poet, gained fame for her literary works and her influential political connections. She was a friend and confidante of the renowned artist Michelangelo Buonarroti and was known for her advocacy of women's rights and education.
Another historical figure bearing the name Zaviera was Zaviera Contarini, a 17th-century Venetian noblewoman who played a crucial role in the city's diplomatic relations with other European powers. Her skillful negotiations and political acumen earned her the respect of her contemporaries and left a lasting impact on Venetian history.
While the name Zaviera has ancient roots and a rich historical legacy, it has become less common in modern times. However, its enduring presence throughout the centuries serves as a testament to the enduring cultural heritage of the Etruscan and Italian civilizations.
People
Zaviera + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaviera 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
Zaviera: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaviera?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaviera 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Zaviera a common name?
We classify Zaviera as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaviera most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaviera was 2010, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaviera is about 24 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 Zaviera in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaviera a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaviera 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 Zaviera still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaviera 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 Zaviera 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 Zaviera?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.