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Zhamira

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Pronounced zham-EER-a /ʒæm.ˈir.æ/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Zamira; associated meanings 'brilliant, radiant' (Arabic) and 'nightingale/good voice' (via Zamir).Low

In 30 seconds: Zhamira is a variant of Zamira, linked to meanings like 'brilliant, radiant' and, through Zamir, 'nightingale'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Spanish
MeaningVariant of Zamira; associated meanings 'brilliant, radiant' (Arabic) and 'nightingale/good voice' (via Zamir).
U.S. rank (2024)#2165 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births88 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 198

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

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

Zhamira is a spelling of Zamira whose sense is not fixed: it is connected both to an Arabic idea of 'brilliant, radiant' and, by way of Zamir, to 'nightingale' or 'good voice'. That double thread means its meaning is genuinely disputed rather than settled. The Zh- opening gives the familiar Zamira a softer, more distinctive start.

Venezuelan singer Zhamira Zambrano carries this exact spelling, a fitting bearer for a name that brushes against the idea of a fine singing voice.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Zhamira is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Zhamira — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Zhamira Zambrano (1998-present)
    Venezuelan singer and songwriter who rose to fame on the singing competition 'La Banda'.

If you like Zhamira…

Zamira— The base name Zhamira varies, sharing both its 'radiant' and 'nightingale' associations.
Zamir— The related form behind the 'nightingale, good voice' meaning tied to Zhamira.
Samira— A close Arabic girl's name with the same -mira ending and flowing sound.
Elvira— a fellow Spanish choice
Adora— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zhamira mean?

Zhamira is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Zhamira?

It's commonly said zham-EER-a /ʒæm.ˈir.æ/.

Is Zhamira a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Zhamira?

In 2024, Zhamira ranked #2165 in the U.S. for girls, with 88 births recorded.

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