MallowbyNames

Zamara

zah-MAH-rah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern feminine coinage from Zara or inspired by similar-sounding names.

2025 rank (girls)
#2,778
Babies named in 2025
61
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 26,349 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1992

Rising since 1992, #2,778 for girls today.

Popularity of Zamara since 1990

Babies named Zamara per year in U.S. Social Security records.

2448721990200020102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s42
2000s206
2010s285
2020s382

Meaning & origin

Zamara is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1990, and it has been rising in popularity since 1992. As of 2025, it ranked 2,778, meaning roughly 1 in 26,349 baby girls received the name. Its peak year so far was 2024. The name is most popular in Ohio, Texas, and California, reflecting its appeal across diverse regions. Zamara follows a pattern of contemporary names starting with 'Z' and ending with 'a', popular among parents seeking a distinctive yet melodic sound.

Zamara first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly blending elements of names like Zara and Amara or drawing from the popular 'Za-' prefix. There is no evidence of historical or linguistic roots in other languages.

Where Zamara is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Zara, Mara, Zami

Sibling names for Zamara

Names that share Zamara's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Zara, Amara, Sahara, Layla, Mira

Brothers: Zane, Micah, Elijah, Omar, Jasper

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Zamara mean?
Zamara is of uncertain meaning, likely a modern invented name.
How popular is Zamara?
Zamara ranked 2,778 in 2025, with about 1 in 26,349 baby girls given that name.
Is Zamara a boy or girl name?
Zamara is used almost exclusively for girls.