Zira Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zira means 'rock' in Hebrew, 'flower' in Arabic, and 'to ascend' in Swahili.
Meaning of the Name Zira
Zira is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'tsiyyra', meaning 'rock'. Zira can also be a variant of the name Zara or Zahra, which have Arabic origins and mean 'flower' or 'blooming'. In Swahili, Zira means 'to ascend' or 'to rise'.
Popularity of the Name Zira
The popularity for the name Zira peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 20 births, which ranked number 10,784 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Zira had the most female births in 2022 with 20, which ranked number 5,957 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zira has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 20 births, an increase of 150.00%. Among females, Zira has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 20 births, an increase of 150.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zira
- 20 Year Trend of Zira: 185.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Zira: 150.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zira: 150.00%
Popularity of Zira by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Zira. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Zira in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Zira is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Zira
- Total Births of Zira: 22 (9.60%)
- Female Births of Zira: 22 (9.60%)
Given the upward trend of Zira over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.60% increase in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zira have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 22 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.60%.