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Zoraida

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Pronounced zoh-RY-dah /zoˈraɪ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic-Spanish Zoraida, variously linked to 'enchanting; captivating' or 'little dawn'; a literary name (in Cervantes's Don Quixote); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Enchanting; captivating; dawn: Zoraida is an Arabic-Spanish name. Warm and lyrical (said 'zoh-RY-dah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowArabic, Spanish
MeaningFrom the Arabic-Spanish Zoraida, variously linked to 'enchanting; captivating' or 'little dawn'; a literary name (in Cervantes's Don Quixote); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#14932 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,092

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119182025

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

Zoraida comes from the Arabic-Spanish Zoraida, variously 'enchanting; captivating' or 'little dawn'; it appears as a character in Cervantes's Don Quixote (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'zoh-RY-dah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, enchanting at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zoraida is variously 'enchanting; captivating' or 'little dawn' in Arabic-Spanish — a literary name that appears in Cervantes's Don Quixote — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'zoh-RY-dah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Zoraida — Arabic-Spanish; routes layered

Variations

ZorayaZoraida

Nicknames

Zora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zoraida mean?

Zoraida is Arabic-Spanish, variously 'enchanting; captivating' or 'little dawn'; it appears in Don Quixote. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zoraida?

It's said zoh-RY-dah /zoˈraɪ.dɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zoraida a boy or girl name?

Zoraida is a girl's name.

How popular is Zoraida?

Zoraida is a rare name in the U.S.

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