Zerina

A girl's name of Arabic origin with 203 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Zerina is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 203 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Zerina is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Zerina is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Zarina, from the Arabic and Persian zarīna, meaning 'golden' or 'made of gold.' The name has roots in both Persian poetry and the Scythian queen Zarina, celebrated in ancient sources for her courage and beauty.

Zerina carries a luminous, jewel-like quality — warm and distinctive, used across Bosnian, Turkish, and Muslim communities worldwide.

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Zerina is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.

In the U.S., Zerina has been recorded as a girl's name since 1986, with 203 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

203

Total births

Since 1986

2015

Peak

16 births

1986

First recorded

37 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Zerina has 27+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1986.

First appeared: 1986Peak: 2015 (16 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zerina
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	25	#12931	▼
2010s	85	#13893	▲
2000s	57	#16320	▲
1990s	31	#11403	▲
1980s	5	#12830	—

The Story of Zerina

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2015, Zerina is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Zerina are most likely born between 2005 and 2022.

How rare is Zerina?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Zerina is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1986, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 85 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Zerina by the numbers

Would fill 4 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(27 years, 1986–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zerina
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	13	#8527	+7 (116.7%)
2021	6	#15218	0
2020	6	#15047	0
2019	6	#15508	-7 (-53.8%)
2018	13	#8606	+3 (30.0%)
2017	10	#10675	+5 (100.0%)
2016	5	#18839	-11 (-68.8%)
2015	16	#7609	+8 (100.0%)
2014	8	#13053	+3 (60.0%)
2013	5	#19241	-3 (-37.5%)
2012	8	#13460	-1 (-11.1%)
2011	9	#12138	+4 (80.0%)
2010	5	#19801	0
2009	5	#20165	-1 (-16.7%)
2008	6	#17477	+1 (20.0%)
2007	5	#20546	-1 (-16.7%)
2006	6	#17142	0
2005	6	#16445	0
2004	6	#16082	-4 (-40.0%)
2003	10	#10415	+3 (42.9%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Zerina is primarily a girl's name.

When was Zerina most popular?

Zerina reached its peak popularity in 2015 with 16 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Zerina?

Zerina is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 203 babies in the U.S. since 1986. Its peak was in 2015.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1986–2022