Rising since 2020, #1,225 for girls today.
Popularity of Zhamira since 2016
Babies named Zhamira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 336 |
Meaning & origin
Zhamira is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2016, a time when invented names with distinctive sounds were gaining traction. As of 2025, it ranked 1225th nationally, with a 1-in-8,735 birth rate, and has been on an upward trajectory since at least 2020. Its peak popularity occurred in 2025, suggesting continued growth. The name appears most frequently in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, indicating a regional concentration along the East Coast. Zhamira fits a contemporary pattern of names beginning with 'Zha', a trend seen in other invented or adapted names. While its exact origins are unclear, it reflects the broader American tendency toward creative, phonetically pleasing names without deep historical roots.
Zhamira is a modern coinage, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 2016. It likely follows the fashionable pattern of names starting with 'Zha-' (such as Zhavia or Zhuri) combined with the popular '-ira' ending found in names like Mira or Saira. The name has no known historical or cultural roots outside of contemporary American naming trends.
Where Zhamira is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zha, Mira, Zhami
Sibling names for Zhamira
Names that share Zhamira's style, for a brother or sister.
