Rising since 2006, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Zunairah since 2006
Babies named Zunairah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 244 |
| 2020s | 138 |
Meaning & origin
Zunairah is a feminine name of Arabic origin that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2006. As of 2025, it ranked 4,758, with an estimated 1 in 57,402 newborn girls receiving the name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2019 and has shown a rising trajectory since its first recorded use, reflecting growing interest in Arabic-origin names among American families. While it has not yet appeared among the top state-level rankings, its upward trend suggests a steady increase in adoption. Zunairah's etymology ties it to themes of light and bloom, connecting it to the Arabic roots for 'flower' and 'Venus,' and it remains a distinctive choice that honors cultural heritage.
Zunairah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'z-h-r' meaning to shine or blossom. It is often linked to the Arabic word 'zahrah' (flower) or 'zuhrah' (Venus, the morning star), and is sometimes considered a variant of Zainab or Zuhayra. The name has been used across the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, gaining modest popularity in the United States since the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zuni, Naira, Zee
Variants: Zunayra, Zunaira, Zuleira
Sibling names for Zunairah
Names that share Zunairah's style, for a brother or sister.
