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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zera — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zepplynn|Zerah
HebrewGirl↑ Rising

Zera

ZER-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#8914
↑ Rising
#8914
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#7622 in 2022
5yr change
+63 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8914 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Zera

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8914

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+63 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew RootNatureModernGirl2-syllableZ-initialRisingMinimalistContemporary
Character
new beginnings and potential
STRONG
High confidence

Zera is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8914 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +63 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8914 · very rare
Zera at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew meaning 'seed' or 'sprout', symbolizing new growth and potential
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#7622 in 2022
5yr change:+63 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
ZaraMiraIvyAriaLyraNia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zera
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zera · Overview
Summary

Zera is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8914 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 63 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Nature · Modern character
Zera carries a gentle, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
zera.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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