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Zamara

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Pronounced zam-AR-a /zæm.ˈær.æ/Medium

Meaning: No single reliable etymology; popularly linked to Hebrew 'song/melody' (zimrah) or Arabic 'zamar' (music), but these are unverified folk associations.Low

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Origin MediumUncertain
MeaningNo single reliable etymology; popularly linked to Hebrew 'song/melody' (zimrah) or Arabic 'zamar' (music), but these are unverified folk associations.
U.S. rank (2024)#2498 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births72 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 854

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419902024

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

History & Origin

Zamara has no firmly documented origin. It is popularly linked to the Hebrew zimrah, song or melody, or the Arabic zamar for music, but these are folk associations rather than verified roots. The honest answer is that its musical connections are unconfirmed and its meaning is uncertain.

Whatever its source, the name's flowing three-syllable sound has a melodic quality that may be why the music links get attached to it.

Did you know? Zamara has no one verified origin, but it is often informally connected to Hebrew and Arabic words for song and music — unproven folk associations rather than an established meaning.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Zamara — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Zamara — meaning/etymology

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Tamara— Shares Zamara's -amara sound and rhythm closely.
Samara— Nearly rhymes with Zamara and has the same flowing structure.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Zamara mean?

Zamara is a modern name with no single confirmed meaning. It is sometimes informally linked to words for 'song' or 'music,' but those associations are unverified.

How do you pronounce Zamara?

It's commonly said zam-AR-a /zæm.ˈær.æ/.

Is Zamara a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zamara is used as a girl name.

How popular is Zamara?

In 2024, Zamara ranked #2498 in the U.S. for girls, with 72 births recorded.