Zira
Girl nameZira has been given to 186 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 94,545 girls was named Zira.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
186
Peak year
2023 (22 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1974
10-year trend
▲ +143%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Zira — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Zira.
Sibling name ideas for Zira
Same era and popularity as Zira, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Zira?
Zira has been given to 186 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Zira peak?
Zira peaked in 2023, when 22 babies were given the name.
Is Zira a girl or boy name?
Zira is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Zira are girls).
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