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Zamyra

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How to Pronounce Zamyra

Pronounced zah-MEER-ah /zɑˈmir.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Zamira — variously 'a singer; a song; melody' (Hebrew zamir) and Arabic ('one who can defend'); also a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A singer; song: Zamyra spells Zamira. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zah-MEER-ah').
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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Zamira — variously 'a singer; a song; melody' (Hebrew zamir) and Arabic ('one who can defend'); also a modern coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7554 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 296

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720032024

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

Zamyra is a spelling of Zamira — variously 'a singer; a song; melody' (Hebrew zamir, 'a songbird/nightingale') and Arabic ('one who can defend'); it is also a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'zah-MEER-ah').

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

Did you know? Zamira is variously 'a singer; a song; melody' (Hebrew zamir, 'a songbird') and Arabic ('one who can defend') — Zamyra is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'zah-MEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Zamira — routes layered

Variations

ZamiraZemiraZamyrah

Nicknames

Mira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zamyra mean?

Zamyra spells Zamira — variously Hebrew 'a singer; song' and Arabic 'one who can defend'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zamyra?

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

Is Zamyra a boy or girl name?

Zamyra is a girl's name.

How popular is Zamyra?

Zamyra is a rare name in the U.S.

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