UK girl's name
Zamira
An Arabic name meaning "beautiful flower" or "protected by stars".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zamira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zamira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 5 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2000 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Zamira. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zamira ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 5 girls were registered as Zamira.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zamira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
5 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Zamira mean?
The name Zamira is believed to have its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Persian word "zamir," which means "heart" or "soul." The name is thought to have been first used in the Persian region of modern-day Iran, as well as in parts of Central Asia and the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Zamira can be found in Persian literature and poetry from the 10th century AD. During this period, the name was often used as a symbolic representation of love, beauty, and inner essence. It was also associated with qualities such as kindness, compassion, and a pure heart.
In the 12th century, a famous Persian poet and philosopher named Zamira al-Qazwini was born. She was renowned for her deep spiritual insights and her contributions to the field of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam. Her writings and teachings helped to further popularize the name among the Persian-speaking world.
Another notable figure with the name Zamira was a 14th-century Sufi mystic from Central Asia, known as Zamira al-Bukhari. She was revered for her wisdom, piety, and her ability to guide others on the spiritual path. Her teachings and legacy continue to be honored in parts of modern-day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
In the 16th century, a Persian princess named Zamira Begum was born into the Safavid dynasty. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and her love of the arts. Her patronage of artists and poets helped to elevate the cultural and artistic achievements of the Safavid era.
During the 19th century, a renowned Afghan poet and writer named Zamira Khan Khatak gained recognition for her powerful and emotive poetry, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her works continue to be studied and celebrated in Afghanistan and surrounding regions.
Throughout its long history, the name Zamira has been associated with grace, inner beauty, and a deep spiritual connection. It has transcended cultural and geographic boundaries, carrying its meaning and significance across various regions and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zamira over time
The chart below shows babies named Zamira registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zamira, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zamira by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zamira was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5678 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4041 | 10 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4218 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Zamira: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zamira in the UK right now?
In 2023, Zamira was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zamira most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 5 babies registered as Zamira in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zamira?
An Arabic name meaning "beautiful flower" or "protected by stars".
How many people are called Zamira in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Zamira across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.