Zeruiah
A girl's name with 73 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A figure in the Hebrew Bible, a sister of King David.
Zeruiah is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'wounded' or 'balm.' In the Hebrew Bible, Zeruiah was King David's sister, the mother of three of David's greatest military leaders: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. She is mentioned repeatedly in connection with her sons' great deeds.
Zeruiah is genuinely rare as a given name — an ancient Hebrew matriarch whose sons shaped the history of Israel, a figure who deserves to be rediscovered and honored by families who love the depth of biblical names.
EtymologyShow more
Zeruiah appeared in SSA records in 2006, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. The absence of a clear traditional origin is itself a signal: this may be a name that was created rather than inherited.
With only 73 recorded births, Zeruiah has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zeruiah has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 27 | #14545 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 34 | #14675 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 12 | #17311 | — |
The Story of Zeruiah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Zeruiah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Zeruiah are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Zeruiah?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Zeruiah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2010s with 34 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Zeruiah by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2006–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #17626 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10285 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15219 |
| 2020 | 6 | #15048 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13772 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13767 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15871 |
| 2013 | 8 | #13131 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16833 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17479 |
| 2006 | 6 | #17143 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2024