Zhamira
A Persian name meaning "beautiful gemstone" or "gem-like beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Zhamira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zhamira today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zhamira births was 2024 (88 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zhamira. 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
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
2024
88 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,165
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Zhamira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zhamira from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 152 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
Zhamira 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 Zhamira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zhamiras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Florida, New York, California recorded the most babies named Zhamira, while New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zhamira
The name Zhamira is believed to have its origins in the Turkic languages, which are spoken by various ethnic groups across a vast region stretching from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. The name's roots can be traced back to the medieval period, when these nomadic peoples roamed the steppes and deserts of the Eurasian landmass.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Zhamira can be found in the epic poetry and oral traditions of the Kyrgyz people, who have inhabited the rugged mountains and valleys of present-day Kyrgyzstan for centuries. In these ancient tales, Zhamira is often depicted as a personification of beauty, grace, and resilience – qualities that were highly prized in the harsh, unforgiving landscapes of Central Asia.
The name Zhamira is thought to be derived from the Turkic words "zhamir" or "jamir," which can be loosely translated as "soul" or "spirit." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were believed to possess a deep, spiritual essence or a profound connection to the natural world.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who have borne the name Zhamira. One of the earliest recorded examples is Zhamira Khanum (1508-1582), a princess and influential patron of the arts during the Shaybanid dynasty in Central Asia. Her patronage and support for poets, artists, and scholars helped to foster a vibrant cultural renaissance in the region.
Another prominent Zhamira was Zhamira Naimanova (1872-1942), a Kyrgyz educator and activist who played a pivotal role in promoting women's rights and education in the early 20th century. She established several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to challenge traditional gender norms and empower women in her society.
In more recent times, Zhamira Sultanalieva (1937-2019) was a renowned Kyrgyz opera singer and actress, whose powerful voice and captivating stage presence earned her international acclaim. She performed lead roles in operas and plays throughout the Soviet Union and beyond, and was recognized as a People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR in 1981.
Zhamira Nazyralieva (born 1982) is a contemporary Kyrgyz journalist and human rights activist who has dedicated her career to exposing corruption and advocating for transparency and accountability in government. Her courageous reporting and tireless activism have earned her numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Amnesty International Media Award in 2015.
Finally, Zhamira Muratbek kyzy (born 1992) is a rising star in the world of Kyrgyz traditional music. As a virtuoso performer on the komuz, a traditional Kyrgyz string instrument, she has captivated audiences around the world with her masterful renditions of ancient melodies and her efforts to preserve and promote her cultural heritage.
People
Zhamira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zhamira 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
Zhamira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zhamira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zhamira 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 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Zhamira a common name?
We classify Zhamira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zhamira most popular?
The single biggest year for Zhamira was 2024, when 88 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zhamira is about 4 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 Zhamira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zhamira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zhamira 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 Zhamira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zhamira 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 Zhamira 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 Zhamira?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.