Zephyra
A girl's name of Greek origin with 118 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Zephyra is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 118 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Zephyra ranks #8402 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Zephyra is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the feminine form of Zephyr/Zephyrus, from the Greek Zephyros meaning 'west wind, gentle breeze.' While Zephyrus was the Greek god of the west wind, Zephyra transforms that airy, mythological energy into a feminine name of natural grace.
Zephyra has the flowing, ethereal quality of the west wind itself — the gentlest of the four cardinal winds, the one that brings spring and melts winter's grip. With 118 recorded births, it is genuinely uncommon — offering the same mythological wind imagery as Zephyr in a form specifically designed for girls, with the -a ending giving it classical feminine completeness.
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Zephyra is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Zephyra has been recorded as a girl's name since 2009, with 118 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zephyra has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 44 | #12612 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 67 | #14327 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 7 | #15220 | — |
The Story of Zephyra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Zephyra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Zephyra are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Zephyra?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Zephyra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 67 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Zephyra by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2009–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #8402 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13432 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8526 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15215 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17484 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17964 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12450 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11600 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14312 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16386 |
| 2014 | 8 | #13052 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11242 |
| 2011 | 9 | #12137 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19798 |
| 2009 | 7 | #15220 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2024