Total births
589
Girls' name · since 2002
Zamirah
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 589 babies named Zamirah, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3809
- among girls today
- 589
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Zamirah currently ranks #3809 among girls' names in America, with 589 babies recorded since 2002.
Social Security Administration records show Zamirah recorded 589 times among girls since 2002, holding rank #3809 nationally today, ahead of 79% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #3809 among girls today
- 589 born since 2002
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zamirah is currently the #3809 girls' name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 589 born since 2002, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3809
- among girls today
- 589
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Zamirah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3809
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Zamirah was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
42 babies were named Zamirah in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Zamirah compares
589 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Zamirah's all-time total is 54% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zamirah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 589 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zamirah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zamirah's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 10 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zamirah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#3,809
Active since
2002
Zamirah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Zamirah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zamirah's strongest decade.
270 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Zamirah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 95
2000s
95 births
- 2010s
2010s
270 births
- 2020s
2020s
224 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 270 births (46% of all-time use).
How Zamirah 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 Zamirah's total volume
Zamirah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zamirah by state
Where Zamirah concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Zamirah's total US births 1.9%
Even split
11 of 589 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zamirah? ▼
Since 2002, Social Security records show 589 babies named Zamirah. Today it holds rank #3809 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 42 births.
When was Zamirah most popular? ▼
Zamirah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 270 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Zamirah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zamirah are California (11 births), Florida (11 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Zamirah been used? ▼
Zamirah has been recorded in Social Security data since 2002, spanning 24 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zamirah? ▼
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 Zamirah's data
- Zamirah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (270 total births) through the 2020s (224) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zamirahs (11 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 Zamirah
Nearby Names Like Zamirah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zamirah
Zamira Girl
#1539 1,702 births
Zamora Girl
#1675 1,499 births
Zamiyah Girl
#3503 1,277 births
Zamya Girl
#6815 1,218 births
Zamara Girl
#2503 915 births
Compare Zamirah side by side: Zamirah vs Zamira Zamirah vs Zamora Zamirah vs Zamiyah
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2002–2025 (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. "Zamirah: #3809 Girls' Name - 589 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zamirah. 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 Zamirah 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 July 2026.