Total births
1,612
Girls' name · since 1966
Zarina
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 1,612 babies named Zarina, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2336
- among girls today
- 1,612
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Zarina is the #2336 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,612 recorded since 1966.
Zarina has 1,612 recorded births among girls since 1966, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2336 as of the latest data, more common than 87% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #2336 among girls today
- 1,612 born since 1966
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zarina is currently the #2336 girls' name in America, more common than 87% of girls - 1,612 born since 1966, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2336
- among girls today
- 1,612
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other girls
Zarina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2336
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 87% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Zarina was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
95 babies were named Zarina in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Zarina compares
1,612 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
Zarina's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zarina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,612 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 95 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zarina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zarina splits its recorded history at 1999: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 95 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zarina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#2,336
Active since
1966
Zarina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 95
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Zarina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zarina's strongest decade.
575 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Zarina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
- 1980s 113
1980s
113 births
- 1990s 178
1990s
178 births
- 2000s
2000s
286 births
- 2010s
2010s
575 births
- 2020s
2020s
403 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 575 births (36% of all-time use).
How Zarina 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 Zarina's total volume
Zarina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zarina by state
Where Zarina concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 238 | 14.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 104 | 6.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 88 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 67 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 15 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 0.9% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Washington | | 6 | 0.4% |
California share of Zarina's total US births 14.8%
Even split
238 of 1,612 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zarina? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 1,612 babies named Zarina. Today it holds rank #2336 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 95 births.
When was Zarina most popular? ▼
Zarina was most popular in the 2010s decade with 575 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Zarina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zarina are California (238 births), Texas (104 births), New York (88 births).
How long has the name Zarina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zarina since 1966 -- 60 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zarina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zara, Zariah, Zaria, Zariyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zarina's data
- Zarina's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (575 total births) through the 2020s (403) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zarinas (238 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 Zarina
Nearby Names Like Zarina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zarina
Zara Girl
#233 20,930 births
Zariah Girl
#436 14,164 births
Zaria Girl
#827 11,277 births
Zariyah Girl
#622 7,569 births
Zarah Girl
#1386 2,957 births
Compare Zarina side by side: Zarina vs Zara Zarina vs Zariah Zarina vs Zaria
Related Names
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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, 1966–2025 (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. "Zarina: #2336 Girls' Name - 1,612 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zarina. 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 Zarina 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.