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Zunairah

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Pronounced zoo-NY-rah /zuˈnaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic, variously 'a flower; bright, blossoming'; borne by Zinnirah, an early devout woman of Islam; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A flower; bright: Zunairah is Arabic for 'a flower; bright, blossoming'. Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'zoo-NY-rah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic, variously 'a flower; bright, blossoming'; borne by Zinnirah, an early devout woman of Islam; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4876 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 426

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920062025

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

Zunairah comes from Arabic, variously understood as 'a flower; bright, blossoming, radiant' (the precise root is debated, which we note). It is linked to Zinnirah, an early, steadfast woman of Islam celebrated for her faith. A lyrical, soft, devout name across the Muslim world (said 'zoo-NY-rah'; nickname Zuni).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-flower-and-bright at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Zunairah is variously 'a flower; bright, blossoming' in Arabic — borne by Zinnirah, an early, devout woman of Islam known for her faith — a lyrical, soft name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'zoo-NY-rah').
Overall data confidence 60%
Arabic references — Zunairah — root debated

Variations

ZunairaZunayrahZinnirah

Nicknames

Zuni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zunairah mean?

Zunairah is Arabic, variously 'a flower; bright, blossoming'; the root is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zunairah?

It's said zoo-NY-rah /zuˈnaɪ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zunairah a boy or girl name?

Zunairah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zunairah?

Zunairah is a rare name in the U.S.

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