Total births
915
Girls' name · since 1990
Zamara
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 915 babies named Zamara, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2503
- among girls today
- 915
- born since 1990
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Zamara is the #2503 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 915 recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zamara has been recorded 915 times among girls since 1990, currently ranked #2503 nationally and more common than 86% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #2503 among girls today
- 915 born since 1990
- 2020s peak decade
- 86% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zamara is currently the #2503 girls' name in America, more common than 86% of girls - 915 born since 1990, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2503
- among girls today
- 915
- born since 1990
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other girls
Zamara vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2503
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 86% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Zamara was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
72 babies were named Zamara in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Zamara compares
915 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zamara's all-time total is 140% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zamara | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 915 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 72 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zamara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zamara's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 72, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zamara at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,503
Active since
1990
Zamara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Zamara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zamara's strongest decade.
382 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Zamara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
- 2000s
2000s
206 births
- 2010s
2010s
285 births
- 2020s
2020s
382 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 382 births (42% of all-time use).
How Zamara compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Zamara's total volume
Zamara vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zamara by state
Where Zamara concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 122 | 13.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 87 | 9.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Zamara's total US births 13.3%
Even split
122 of 915 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zamara? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 915 babies named Zamara. Today it holds rank #2503 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 72 births.
When was Zamara most popular? ▼
Zamara was most popular in the 2020s decade with 382 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Zamara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zamara are California (122 births), Texas (87 births), Florida (16 births).
How long has the name Zamara been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zamara since 1990 -- 36 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zamara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zamira, Zamora, Zamiyah, Zamya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zamara's data
- California records the most Zamaras (122 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zamara
Nearby Names Like Zamara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zamara
Zamira Girl
#1539 1,702 births
Zamora Girl
#1675 1,499 births
Zamiyah Girl
#3503 1,277 births
Zamya Girl
#6815 1,218 births
Zamaria Girl
#4971 880 births
Compare Zamara side by side: Zamara vs Zamira Zamara vs Zamora Zamara vs Zamiyah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zamara
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zamara: #2503 Girls' Name - 915 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zamara. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zamara draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.