Zaira

Zaira is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 190 girls in the United States.

Zaira at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zaira

Zaira belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zaira first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1124 in 2021, and in 2024 190 babies received the name — 4,760 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zaira in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#1124 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Zaira in 2024
190
Total since 1880
4,760

Zaira in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#736 in 2024
Babies named Zaira in 2025
49
Total since 1996
465

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaira mean?

The meaning of Zaira is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zaira a boy or girl name?

Zaira is a girl name. In 2024, 190 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zaira?

Zaira comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Zaira?

Zaira first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #1124 in 2021, and 190 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.