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Zemirah

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Pronounced zehm-EER-ah /zɛm.ˈir.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Song, melody.Medium

In 30 seconds: Zemirah is a Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'melody,' a lyrical name with a built-in sense of music.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningSong, melody.

U.S. rank (2024)#2710 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births64 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 684

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

From Hebrew, Zemirah carries the meaning 'song, melody,' tying it to the tradition of zemirot, the sung hymns of Hebrew worship. That gives the name a warm, celebratory undertone of music and praise. Its variation Semira offers a softer, simpler spelling.

Zemirah opens with an unusual 'Z-' and rolls into three flowing syllables, a sound as melodic as its meaning. The pared form Semira keeps that lyrical feel with a gentler edge.

Did you know? Zemirah is a spelling variant of Zemira, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'my music' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 62%

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Variations

Semira

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Zara— Echoes Zemirah's distinctive 'Z-' opening and soft sound.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zemirah mean?

Zemirah is usually explained as meaning 'my music' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Zemirah?

It's commonly said zehm-EER-ah /zɛm.ˈir.ɑ/.

Is Zemirah a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Zemirah?

In 2024, Zemirah ranked #2710 in the U.S. for girls, with 64 births recorded.