Nasira Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-SEE-rah / /næˈsiːrə/Arabic; Swahili
Meaning
protected; victorious
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Nasira is derived from the root 'n-s-r', which relates to victory and support, often used in Islamic contexts. In Swahili, it is associated with protection and is commonly used in East African cultures. The name reflects values of strength and resilience in both linguistic traditions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nasirah
- Nassira
International Variants
- Nasira (Arabic)
- Nasirah (Swahili)
Famous people named Nasira
Nasira Ali — activist.
Nasira J. — poet.
Fictional characters named Nasira
Nasira — The Last Guardian.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nasira was first seen in the United States in 1994. Nasira has ranked as high as #1397 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Nasira has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nasira (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2024 | 11 |