Declining since 1985, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Zoraida since 1918
Babies named Zoraida per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zoraida's real moment was 1967.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 9 |
| 1950s | 250 |
| 1960s | 554 |
| 1970s | 405 |
| 1980s | 334 |
| 1990s | 225 |
| 2000s | 131 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Zoraida is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1918. Its popularity peaked in 1967, and since 1985 its usage has been declining. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208, with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns given the name. The name carries a distinctly Arabic and Spanish heritage, though its exact meaning remains uncertain. Despite its rarity, Zoraida has a melodic and exotic quality that may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with historical depth.
Zoraida likely comes from Arabic, possibly from "zahr" (flower) or "sahara" (dawn), though the exact derivation is debated. It entered Spanish usage through Moorish influence and has been used in the Spanish-speaking world since the medieval period. The name gained some literary prominence but remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zora, Zori, Raida
Sibling names for Zoraida
Names that share Zoraida's style, for a brother or sister.
