Zera

Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 678 recorded births. Also given to 10 boys.

Girl's nameAlso boy's#8914 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

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Zera is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew zera meaning 'seed' or 'descendant.' In the Bible, zera is used to describe God's promise of offspring to Abraham — a name that speaks of fertility, future generations, and the planting of something that will grow.

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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Zera's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Zera follows that feminine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Zera's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

678

Total births

Since 1890

1921

Peak

23 births

1890

First recorded

135 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Zera has 75+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1890.

First appeared: 1890Peak: 1921 (23 births)Current: #8914

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zera
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	61	#8921	▼
2010s	95	#12690	▲
2000s	29	#18276	▲
1990s	11	#14550	▼
1970s	19	#8277	▲
1950s	18	#5662	▼
1940s	33	#4689	—
1930s	33	#4054	▼
1920s	122	#3246	—
1910s	129	#2148	▲
1900s	82	#1512	▲
1890s	46	#1585	—

The Story of Zera

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1921, Zera is a name steeped in history. Girls named Zera are most likely born between 1911 and 1931.

How rare is Zera?

Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Zera — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1890, peaked in the 1910s with 129 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Zera by the numbers

Would fill 14 school buses
Meeting one Zera per day would take 1.9 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(75 years, 1890–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zera
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	12	#8914	0
2023	12	#8977	-3 (-20.0%)
2022	15	#7622	+4 (36.4%)
2021	11	#9554	0
2020	11	#9536	-4 (-26.7%)
2019	15	#7708	0
2018	15	#7753	+2 (15.4%)
2017	13	#8772	+2 (18.2%)
2016	11	#10103	+3 (37.5%)
2015	8	#12988	+2 (33.3%)
2014	6	#16483	-2 (-25.0%)
2013	8	#13130	+2 (33.3%)
2012	6	#16831	-2 (-25.0%)
2011	8	#13334	+3 (60.0%)
2010	5	#19799	0
2009	5	#20164	-4 (-44.4%)
2008	9	#12566	+4 (80.0%)
2007	5	#20545	0
2006	5	#20036	0
2002	5	#18071	0

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Zera as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Zera has also been given to 10 boys in the U.S. since 1916.

Unranked

Current rank

Total births

1916

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zera a boy's or girl's name?

Zera is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 10 recorded births.

When was Zera most popular?

Zera reached its peak popularity in 1921 with 23 births that year. It is currently ranked #8914 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Zera?

Zera is currently ranked #8914 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 678 babies since 1890.

Can Zera be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Zera is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #8914. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1890–2024