Zoraida Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzo-RY-da / zɔˈraɪdəArabic; Spanish
Meaning
Arabic: 'the one who is radiant'; Spanish: 'beautiful'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zoraida is derived from the Arabic name 'Zuraida', which means 'the one who is radiant'. It has been popularized in Spanish literature, particularly in the 16th century through the novel 'Las sergas de Esplandián'. The name has cultural significance in both Arabic and Spanish-speaking communities. It reflects a blend of influences from the Moorish presence in Spain.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zoraida
International Variants
- Zoraida (Spanish)
- Zuraida (Arabic)
Famous people named Zoraida
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Fictional characters named Zoraida
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zoraida was first seen in the United States in 1918. Zoraida has ranked as high as #1081 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in New York, California, New Jersey, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Zoraida has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zoraida (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 24 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 30 |
| 1958 | 32 |
| 1959 | 36 |
| 1960 | 54 |
| 1961 | 62 |
| 1962 | 57 |
| 1963 | 55 |
| 1964 | 54 |
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1966 | 61 |
| 1967 | 61 |
| 1968 | 43 |
| 1969 | 55 |
| 1970 | 49 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 43 |
| 1973 | 50 |
| 1974 | 51 |
| 1975 | 40 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 33 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |