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Zamirah

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Zamirah Pronunciation

Zamirah is pronounced zah-MEER-ah /zɑˈmɪr.ɑ/High

Meaning: -h elaboration of Zamira — read as Arabic 'songbird/melody' or Albanian 'good heart/voice'Low

In 30 seconds: A songbird with a good heart: Zamirah elaborates Zamira — read as 'melody' in Arabic or 'good-hearted' in Albanian. Lyrical either way, and gracefully bold.

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Origin MediumArabic, Albanian

Meaning-h elaboration of Zamira — read as Arabic 'songbird/melody' or Albanian 'good heart/voice'

U.S. rank (2024)#3808 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 550

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Zamirah is an -h elaboration of Zamira — variously read from Arabic zamir, 'song, songbird, melody', or Albanian zemërmirë, 'good heart'. The readings are debated, which we note; both are gentle and musical.

It registers thinly in U.S. records. Rare, songbird-or-kindhearted at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zamira sings from two directions — the Arabic zamir, a song or songbird, and the Albanian zemërmirë, 'good-hearted' — a name of music and kindness at once.

Overall data confidence 60%

Name references — Zamira — readings debated

Variations

ZamiraZamyraSamira

Nicknames

ZamiMira

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zamirah?

Zamirah is pronounced zah-MEER-ah (/zɑˈmɪr.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Zamirah said aloud.

How do you say Zamirah?

Zamirah is said zah-MEER-ah (/zɑˈmɪr.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Zamirah said aloud.

What does the name Zamirah mean?

Zamirah elaborates Zamira, read as Arabic 'songbird/melody' or Albanian 'good-hearted'; the readings are debated.

Is Zamirah a boy or girl name?

Zamirah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zamirah?

Zamirah is a rare name in the U.S.