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UK girl's name

Zyrah

A variant spelling of Zara, meaning princess or blooming flower.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Zyrah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zyrah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 5 births.

This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. 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 25 living people in the UK are called Zyrah. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Zyrah ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 5 girls were registered as Zyrah.
  • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zyrah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2016

5 births

Estimated living

25

2026

Meaning

What does Zyrah mean?

The name Zyrah appears to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name is derived from the Arabic word "زهرة" (zahra), which means "flower" or "blossom".

There are no known historical references to the name Zyrah in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the name is closely related to the Arabic name Zahra, which has a longer history and is associated with the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Zyrah are from the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and other Western countries. It is believed that the name gained popularity as a variation of the more traditional Arabic name Zahra, with a unique spelling and pronunciation.

While there are no famous historical figures directly associated with the name Zyrah, the name has been used by several notable individuals in recent times. Here are five examples:

1. Zyrah Arif (born 1999) is a Pakistani actress and model known for her work in television and films. 2. Zyrah Leigh Robertson (born 1990) is an American singer and songwriter from California. 3. Zyrah Haq (born 1992) is a Pakistani-American fashion designer and entrepreneur based in New York City. 4. Zyrah Sherzad (born 1985) is an Afghan-American journalist and news anchor who has worked for various media outlets. 5. Zyrah Elise (born 1995) is an American social media influencer and content creator known for her fashion and lifestyle content.

Despite its relatively recent emergence, the name Zyrah has gained popularity in various cultures and communities around the world, particularly among those with Arabic or Middle Eastern roots, as well as those seeking unique and meaningful names for their children.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zyrah over time

The chart below shows babies named Zyrah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Zyrah, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zyrah
01345201620202024

Decades

Zyrah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zyrah 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 #5473 16 5
2010s #4430 9 2

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FAQ

Zyrah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Zyrah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Zyrah was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Zyrah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 5 babies registered as Zyrah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zyrah?

A variant spelling of Zara, meaning princess or blooming flower.

How many people are called Zyrah in the UK?

A total of 25 babies have been registered as Zyrah across the 7 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.