Zera

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Pronounced ZEH-rah /ˈzɛ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew zera, 'seed; offspring; descendants'; also linked to Zerah, 'a dawning/rising'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Seed; offspring; a dawning: Zera is Hebrew. Sweet, modern, and warm (said 'ZEH-rah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew zera, 'seed; offspring; descendants'; also linked to Zerah, 'a dawning/rising'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8914 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 678

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

Zera comes from the Hebrew zera, 'seed; offspring; descendants'; also linked to Zerah, 'a dawning/rising' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, modern name (said 'ZEH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Turkish families. Rare, seed-and-a-dawning at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Zera is Hebrew, 'seed; offspring; descendants' (also linked to Zerah, 'a dawning') — a sweet, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZEH-rah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Zera — routes layered

Variations

ZerahZerraZira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zera mean?

Zera is Hebrew for 'seed; offspring; descendants' (also linked to Zerah, 'a dawning'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zera?

It's said ZEH-rah /ˈzɛ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zera a boy or girl name?

Zera is a girl's name.

How popular is Zera?

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