Zahira Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zahira means 'radiant' or 'shining'.
Meaning of the Name Zahira
Zahira is an Arabic name that means 'radiant' or 'shining'. It is often used to describe a person who is full of light and positivity. This name is particularly popular in Islamic cultures and is often given to girls. Zahira is a beautiful and unique name with a strong and empowering meaning.
Popularity of the Name Zahira
The popularity for the name Zahira peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 69 births, which ranked number 4,689 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Zahira had the most female births in 2008 with 69, which ranked number 2,662 out of 20,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zahira has increased sharply over the last ten years from 35 births to 42 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among females, Zahira has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 35 births to 42 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zahira
- 20 Year Trend of Zahira: 50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Zahira: 20.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zahira: 20.00%
Popularity of Zahira by State
Among females, Zahira was most popular in Western states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zahira. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2045 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zahira
- Total Births of Zahira: 43 (1.84%)
- Female Births of Zahira: 43 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Zahira over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 43 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zahira have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 43 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.