How Many People Are Named Zaira?

Complete statistics for the name Zaira in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Zaira
Very Rare
4,760
Estimated People
1 in 69,328
1 in X Americans
2021
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,760 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 18

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 116
California 1,438
Colorado 37
Connecticut 5
Florida 145
Georgia 53
Illinois 168
Indiana 6
Massachusetts 5
Maryland 28
North Carolina 34
New Jersey 73
New Mexico 5
Nevada 5
New York 184
Oklahoma 5
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 33
Tennessee 20
Texas 819
Virginia 34
Washington 31
Wisconsin 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Zaira

How Many People Have the Name Zaira in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,760 people in the United States currently share the name Zaira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 69,328 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Zaira a Common or Rare Name?

Zaira is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Zaira Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Zaira are covered in full on the Zaira name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Zaira Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Zaira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Zaira is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Zaira Most Popular?

The name Zaira reached peak popularity in 2021, with 220 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Zaira Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Zaira across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Zaira?

Approximately 4,760 people in the United States share the name Zaira, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Zaira a rare name?

Zaira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 69,328 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zaira mean?

The meaning and origin of Zaira is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Zaira more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zaira are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Zaira most popular?

The name Zaira reached its peak in 2021, with 220 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,760
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 69,328
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2021
Male %0%
Female %100%

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