Zymaria
A feminine given name of modern coinage, possibly a combination of Greek elements.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Zymaria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zymaria today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zymaria births was 2007 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zymaria. 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 Zymaria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2007
7 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2009 SSA rank
#17,289
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Zymaria: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zymaria 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 Zymaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zymaria
The name Zymaria is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. It is believed to have emerged from an ancient and obscure language spoken in the remote regions of central Asia, possibly as early as the 3rd century BCE. The name's root words are thought to be "zym," meaning "life," and "aria," which translates to "air" or "breath."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zymaria can be found in a series of ancient scrolls discovered in a long-forgotten temple in the Himalayas. These scrolls, written in an archaic script, tell the story of a powerful priestess known as Zymaria, who was revered for her ability to harness the elements and breathe new life into the natural world.
In the 7th century CE, a renowned Persian philosopher and scholar named Zymaria ibn al-Haytham penned a groundbreaking treatise on the nature of light and optics, which laid the foundations for modern scientific inquiry. His work was widely studied and revered throughout the Islamic Golden Age, and his name became synonymous with intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.
During the Renaissance period, a skilled Italian artist named Zymaria da Verona gained recognition for her exquisite frescoes and murals adorning the walls of numerous churches and palaces across northern Italy. Her vibrant depictions of biblical scenes and allegorical figures were celebrated for their masterful use of color and composition.
In the late 18th century, a courageous French revolutionary named Zymaria Désirée fought alongside the revolutionaries, advocating for liberty, equality, and the rights of the common people. Her fiery speeches and unwavering determination inspired many to join the cause, and she became a symbol of resistance against oppression.
In the modern era, one notable figure bearing the name Zymaria was a renowned botanist and conservationist from Brazil, Zymaria Almeida (1920-2005). Her tireless efforts to preserve the Amazon rainforest and document its rich biodiversity earned her numerous accolades and global recognition, cementing her legacy as a champion of environmental stewardship.
While the name Zymaria may be rare and enigmatic, its rich history and diverse cultural influences have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human experience, from ancient spiritual practices to modern scientific and artistic achievements.
People
Zymaria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zymaria 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
Zymaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zymaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zymaria 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Zymaria a common name?
We classify Zymaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zymaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Zymaria was 2007, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zymaria 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 Zymaria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zymaria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zymaria 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 Zymaria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zymaria 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 Zymaria 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 have Zymaria as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Zymaria, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.