Ziaira
A unique feminine name of uncertain origin with potential Arabic roots.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Ziaira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ziaira today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ziaira births was 2009 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ziaira. 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 Ziaira. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
2009
8 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2015 SSA rank
#19,088
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Ziaira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ziaira from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 14 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Ziaira remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ziaira 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 Ziaira 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 Ziaira
The given name Ziaira is a relatively modern invention, without a clear linguistic origin or cultural background. It does not appear to be derived from any ancient languages or have any historical references in texts, scriptures, or records.
Despite its lack of a documented historical provenance, a few individuals have adopted this unique name over the years. One of the earliest recorded instances is Ziaira Amador, a Brazilian model and actress born in 1985. She has appeared in various television shows and films in Brazil.
Another notable bearer of the name is Ziaira Sekou, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Ziaira" in the early 2000s. Her brand focuses on promoting African-inspired designs and supporting sustainable fashion practices.
In the literary world, Ziaira Jaures is a French author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories since the late 1990s. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.
Ziaira Khaled is an Egyptian human rights activist and advocate for women's empowerment. She has been involved in various campaigns and initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and combating discrimination in the Middle East region.
Lastly, Ziaira Gonzalez is a Mexican-American artist and illustrator known for her vibrant and whimsical style. Her artwork has been featured in exhibitions and publications across North America, celebrating themes of diversity and self-expression.
While the name Ziaira may lack a deep historical lineage, these individuals have contributed to shaping its modern-day identity and significance across various fields, cultures, and regions.
People
Ziaira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ziaira 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
Ziaira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ziaira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ziaira 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Ziaira a common name?
We classify Ziaira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 30 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ziaira most popular?
The single biggest year for Ziaira was 2009, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ziaira is about 18 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 Ziaira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ziaira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ziaira 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 Ziaira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ziaira 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 Ziaira 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 Ziaira?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.