Zamirah
2025 SSA
About Zamirah
Zamirah is a melodious feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'zamir' meaning 'song,' 'singer,' or 'nightingale.' The addition of the feminine 'ah' ending enhances its lyrical quality. This musical name carries beautiful connotations of melodious expression and artistic talent. In Arabic culture, the nightingale symbolizes beauty and poetic voice, giving Zamirah associations with elegance and artistic expression. The name has gained modest recognition in recent years as parents seek meaningful names from diverse cultural backgrounds. Zamirah offers a distinctive choice that's recognizable yet uncommon, with an appealing combination of the trendy 'Z' beginning and mellifluous ending. For families with Middle Eastern heritage, it provides a connection to cultural roots while being accessible to English speakers, making it a cross-cultural option with musical significance and a graceful, feminine sound.
Pronounced zah-MEER-ah.
As of October 2026, Zamirah ranked #3830 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3695 for girls in 2017.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,730 | 30 | 16.9 |
| 2017 | #3,695 | 42 | 24.3 |
| 2018 | #4,354 | 33 | 19.4 |
| 2019 | #4,003 | 37 | 22 |
| 2020 | #4,259 | 33 | 20.4 |
| 2021 | #3,729 | 41 | 25 |
| 2022 | #4,034 | 37 | 22.6 |
| 2023 | #4,265 | 34 | 21.2 |
| 2024 | #3,808 | 40 | 24.7 |
| 2025 | #3,830 | 39 | 24.3 |