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Zamirah

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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 (2025)#3830 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 589

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720022025

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

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

What does the name Zamirah mean?

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

How do you pronounce Zamirah?

It's said zah-MEER-ah /zɑˈmɪr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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