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Zephyra

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Pronounced zeh-FY-rah /zɛˈfaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Zephyr — from the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' (Zephyrus, the god of the west wind)Low

In 30 seconds: The west wind: Zephyra is a feminine of Zephyr. Lyrical, mythic, and warm (said 'zeh-FY-rah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA feminine form of Zephyr — from the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' (Zephyrus, the god of the west wind)
U.S. rank (2025)#5406 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 142

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520092025

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

Zephyra is a feminine form of Zephyr — from the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' (Zephyrus, the god of the west wind). A lyrical, mythic name (said 'zeh-FY-rah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern mythic name. Rare, the-west-wind at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zephyr comes from the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' (Zephyrus, god of the west wind) — Zephyra is a feminine form, lyrical and mythic (said 'zeh-FY-rah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Zephyr — Greek etymology

Variations

ZephiraZephyrineZephyr

Nicknames

Zephy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zephyra mean?

Zephyra is a feminine of Zephyr — Greek 'the west wind; a gentle breeze'.

How do you pronounce Zephyra?

It's said zeh-FY-rah /zɛˈfaɪ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zephyra a boy or girl name?

Zephyra is a girl's name.

How popular is Zephyra?

Zephyra is a very rare name in the U.S.

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