Rising since 2014, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Zephyra since 2009
Babies named Zephyra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Zephyra is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 2009. It has been steadily rising in popularity since 2014, and in 2025 it reached its peak rank of 5,238. That year, roughly 1 in 66,969 newborn girls were named Zephyra, with the highest concentration by far in California, its only top state. The name's appeal lies in its breezy, lyrical sound and its connection to the Greek west wind through Zephyr, though it may also be a creative respelling of the Kabbalistic Sephira. Parents drawn to names like Aurelia and Orion often consider Zephyra as a distinctive alternative that fits the current trend of ethereal, nature-inspired names.
Zephyra first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009 and likely derives from the Greek god of the west wind, Zephyrus, combined with the feminine suffix -a. It may also be a respelling of Sephira, a name of Kabbalistic origin. As a modern coinage, its use has grown alongside similar lyrical -a names.
Where Zephyra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zephy, Zeph
Variants: Zephira, Zefira
Sibling names for Zephyra
Names that share Zephyra's style, for a brother or sister.
