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Nazira

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Pronounced nuh-ZEE-ruh /nəˈziː.rə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic nazira, feminine of nazir — usually glossed 'equal; peer; counterpart', and in a second reading 'one who observes; overseer'. Both senses are used, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic classic: Nazira means 'equal; peer', and in another reading 'observer' (said 'nuh-ZEE-ruh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic nazira, feminine of nazir — usually glossed 'equal; peer; counterpart', and in a second reading 'one who observes; overseer'. Both senses are used, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13036 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nazira is the feminine of the Arabic nazir. Depending on which root sense a family takes, it reads as 'equal; peer; counterpart' or as 'one who observes; overseer'. It has long been in use across the Arabic-speaking world and in Central Asia. Both readings live side by side, which we note (said 'nuh-ZEE-ruh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, classic in Arabic, and dignified.

Did you know? Nazira sits on an Arabic root that spans both 'to be equal to' and 'to look; to observe' — so the name can be read as peer or as watcher. Both senses circulate, which we note (said 'nuh-ZEE-ruh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Nazira — Arabic nazira, feminine of nazir; 'equal; peer' and 'observer' both attested

Variations

NazeeraNadhiraNazirah

Nicknames

NazZira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nazira mean?

Nazira is Arabic, usually read 'equal; peer', and in a second reading 'observer'. Both senses circulate, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nazira?

It's said nuh-ZEE-ruh /nəˈziː.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nazira a boy or girl name?

Nazira is a girl's name; Nazir is the masculine form.

How popular is Nazira?

Nazira is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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