What is the origin of the name Zairah?

Zairah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Zairah?

Zairah is currently ranked #7924 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zairah?

Zairah is pronounced zah-EER-ah.

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GirlArabic

Zairah

zah-EER-ah

Popularity

#7924

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

277

Peak Year

#18 in 2010

First Recorded

2002

Style

Modern & Trendy, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Zairah is derived from the Arabic name Zahira, meaning 'shining', 'luminous', or 'radiant'.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Zai Zariah Zee

Spelling Variations

Zahira Zaida

Similar Names

Zaria Zara Layla Aaliyah

Personality Traits

RadiantIntelligentConfidentCharming

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