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Zemira

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Pronounced ZIHM-ree /ˈzɪm.ɹi/Medium

Meaning: song, melodyMedium

In 30 seconds: Zemira is a Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'melody'.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaningsong, melody
U.S. rank (2024)#2686 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births65 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 790

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819992024

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

Zemira comes from a Hebrew word connected to song and melody, giving it a meaning tied to music and praise. It is a lyrical choice rooted in Hebrew tradition. The musical sense lends the name a warm, celebratory undertone.

The name flows easily, and its variants Zemirah and Semira simply shift the spelling without changing that musical meaning. Its three syllables give it a gentle, song-like rhythm.

Did you know? Zemira appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Zemira — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Zemira — meaning/etymology

Variations

SemiraZemirah

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If you like Zemira…

Zemirah— A spelling variant of Zemira carrying the identical 'song' meaning.
Shira— A Hebrew girls' name that also means 'song', closely matching Zemira's sense.
Devora— echoes that soft -ra sound
Dara— a similarly popular pick
Meira— shares Zemira's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zemira mean?

Zemira is usually explained as meaning 'my music' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.

How do you pronounce Zemira?

It's commonly said ZIHM-ree /ˈzɪm.ɹi/.

Is Zemira a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Zemira?

In 2024, Zemira ranked #2686 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.

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