Zyairah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "visitor" or "pilgrim".
Name Census estimates that about 190 living Americans carry the first name Zyairah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zyairah today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyairah births was 2010 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyairah. 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
190
~ 1 in 1,803,970 Americans
Peak year
2010
20 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,920
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Zyairah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zyairah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 99 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zyairah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyairah 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 Zyairah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zyairahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyairah
The name Zyairah is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct etymological roots in any specific language or culture. However, it may be inspired by or derived from similar-sounding names from various cultural backgrounds.
One possible influence could be the Arabic name Zainab, which means "fragrant plant" or "beauty." Another potential source could be the Hebrew name Ziva, meaning "radiance" or "brilliance." Additionally, the name Zyairah may have been influenced by the African name Zyaire, which is a variation of the name Zaire, meaning "river."
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Zyairah in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that the name is a modern creation, possibly inspired by a combination of various cultural influences.
Due to its relatively recent origin, there are limited records of notable figures throughout history bearing the name Zyairah. However, here are a few individuals who have carried this name:
1. Zyairah Craion (born 1998) - An American actress and model known for her roles in television shows like "Atlanta" and "Watchmen."
2. Zyairah Ellick (born 2004) - A Canadian child actress known for her role in the film "The Old Man & the Gun" (2018).
3. Zyairah Lyn (born 1996) - An American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums and singles.
4. Zyairah Simmons (born 2000) - An American basketball player who played collegiate basketball for the University of Miami.
5. Zyairah Zapata (born 1999) - An American social media influencer and content creator with a significant following on platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
It's important to note that due to the relatively modern nature of the name Zyairah, there may be limited historical records or information available about its origins and early usage.
People
Zyairah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyairah 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
Zyairah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyairah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 190 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyairah 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 1,803,970 US residents.
Is Zyairah a common name?
We classify Zyairah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 192 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyairah most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyairah was 2010, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyairah is about 13 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 Zyairah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyairah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyairah 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 Zyairah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyairah 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 Zyairah 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 common is the name Zyairah?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.