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Ziara
Pronounced zee-AR-ah /ziΛΙr.Ι/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic ziyara, 'a visit; a pilgrimage'; also a modern Zi- name (echoing Zara/Kiara); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ziara ties to Arabic ziyara, 'a visit; a pilgrimage to a holy place or shrine' β and also reads as a modern Zi- name, echoing Zara ('blooming') and Kiara (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name; the Zi-/-ara styling personalizes it (said 'zee-AR-ah').
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, a-visit-or-pilgrimage at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Ziara mean?
Ziara ties to Arabic ziyara, 'a visit; a pilgrimage', and reads as a modern Zi- name; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Ziara?
It's said zee-AR-ah /ziΛΙr.Ι/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Ziara a boy or girl name?
Ziara is a girl's name.
How popular is Ziara?
Ziara is a rare name in the U.S.