Zamira Girl

Popularity: #812 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zah-MEER-ah //zæˈmɪərə//

Origin: Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning: Arabic: 'princess'; Hebrew: 'to sing'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zamira has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "zamir," which means "song" or "joyful melody." This etymological origin reflects a deep connection to music and celebration, often associated with the act of singing or expressing joy through sound. The name transitioned through various languages, maintaining its core meaning, and has been adopted in different cultures with slight variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Historically, the name Zamira has been linked to various cultural and religious contexts. In Jewish tradition, names often carry significant meaning and are chosen for their positive connotations.

The use of Zamira can be traced back to biblical times, where names were often reflective of one's character or destiny. Although not a prominent name in biblical texts, its roots in the Hebrew language connect it to the rich tapestry of Jewish history and tradition, where music and song play a vital role in religious and cultural practices.

Culturally, Zamira resonates with themes of joy and artistic expression, making it a name that embodies positivity and creativity. In various cultures, the association with music has led to its use in artistic contexts, symbolizing harmony and beauty.

The name has also been embraced in literature and poetry, where the concept of song is often celebrated. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, such as Zami or Mira, the essence of Zamira remains tied to its original meaning of melody and joy, ensuring its place in the cultural lexicon.

Famous people named Zamira

In this section, you will find notable people named Zamira. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Zamira who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Zamira who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Zamira is a singer best known for her work in the pop music genre and her hit songs in the Middle East.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zamira was first seen in the United States in 1979.

Zamira has ranked as high as #1222 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Zamira has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Zamira is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zamira was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Zamira (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
FL 17
22%
CA 16
20%
TX 13
16%
NY 10
13%
NC 6
8%
NJ 6
8%
AZ 6
8%
IL 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zamira.

YearBirths
2024138
2023134
202299
202187
202084
201990
2018101
201785
201636
201561
201446
201341
201233
201138
201039
200949
200837
200732
200638
200544
200433
200332
200221
200120
200020
199913
199811
199714
19968
19957
19948
19936
19926
19909
19876
19795