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Zairah

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Pronounced ZY-rah /ˈzaɪ.rə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Zara/Zaira — variously 'radiance; flowering; blooming' and 'a visitor; a pilgrim' (Arabic); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Radiance; a flower; a visitor: Zairah spells Zara/Zaira. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ZY-rah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Zara/Zaira — variously 'radiance; flowering; blooming' and 'a visitor; a pilgrim' (Arabic); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7924 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 277

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420022024

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

Zairah is a spelling of Zara/Zaira — variously 'radiance; flowering; blooming' and 'a visitor; a pilgrim' (Arabic; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ZY-rah').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, radiance-and-a-flower at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Zara/Zaira is variously 'radiance; flowering; blooming' and 'a visitor; a pilgrim' in Arabic — Zairah is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZY-rah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Zaira — routes layered

Variations

ZairaZaraZayra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zairah mean?

Zairah spells Zara/Zaira — variously 'radiance; flowering' and 'a visitor; a pilgrim'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zairah?

It's said ZY-rah /ˈzaɪ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zairah a boy or girl name?

Zairah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zairah?

Zairah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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