Zaria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zaria is of Arabic origin, meaning 'flower'. It evolved from the word 'Zahr' and has become increasingly popular in various cultures. The name embodies traits of beauty and delicacy, with no biblical relevance.
The name Zaria is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zaria has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Zaria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3882nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 679th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 804th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zaria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zaria"
Pronunciation
/ˈzɑːriə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Zaria is derived from the Arabic word 'Zahr', which means 'flower'. It is also associated with the name of a city in Nigeria, which is named after the Arabic word for 'flower'.
Meaning
flower
Language Evolution
Zahr, Zaria
Historical Usage
The name Zaria gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in multicultural societies and among African communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Zahra, Zaraya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Zaria is perceived as a modern and exotic name, often associated with beauty and nature.
Famous People
Zaria Forman - American artist known for her pastel drawings of landscapes., Zaria McKeown - Influential figure in the field of social activism.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zaria"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zaria"
"Zaria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3882nd of 27321 | 397 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 679th of 35406 | 6,503 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 804th of 30306 | 4,101 |
Regional Popularity of "Zaria" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Zaria" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
58.72% 2164th/3685 |
49.72% 2225th/4475 |
39.06% 2029th/5194 |
61.80% 3904th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.58% 668th/4582 |
14.81% 765th/5164 |
6.43% 470th/7313 |
21.18% 1581st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
18.93% 754th/3984 |
19.17% 860th/4487 |
9.75% 665th/6822 |
19.66% 1234th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zaria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zaria" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.