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Zamyrah

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Pronounced zuh-MY-ruh /zəˈmaɪ.rə/Medium

Meaning: A modern American coinage, spelled to rhyme with Elmira and sounding close to Zamira and Samira (Arabic 'companion in evening conversation'). The Y- spelling is a stylistic flourish and the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Three warm beats: Zamyrah is a modern coinage near Zamira and Samira (said 'zuh-MY-ruh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern American coinage, spelled to rhyme with Elmira and sounding close to Zamira and Samira (Arabic 'companion in evening conversation'). The Y- spelling is a stylistic flourish and the route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13400 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720072024

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

Zamyrah is a modern American coinage. Its sound sits with Zamira and Samira — the latter an Arabic name for a companion of evening talk — but the Y- spelling and the Z- opening are contemporary choices rather than inherited ones. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'zuh-MY-ruh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, coined, and softly grand.

Did you know? Samira, the closest established name to Zamyrah, is Arabic for a companion in evening conversation — the friend you talk with by lamplight. Zamyrah's own route is uncertain, which we note (said 'zuh-MY-ruh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Zamyrah — modern coinage; Zamira/Samira adjacency; routes uncertain

Variations

ZamiraZamyraSamira

Nicknames

ZamMyra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zamyrah mean?

Zamyrah has no settled meaning; it is a modern coinage near Zamira and Samira. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zamyrah?

It's said zuh-MY-ruh /zəˈmaɪ.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zamyrah a boy or girl name?

Zamyrah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zamyrah?

Zamyrah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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