Meaning & Origin of the name Zamara

Zamara is an exotic and melodious name with diverse potential origins. It may be derived from Hebrew, where a related word, Zamar, means 'song' or 'to sing,' imbuing the name with a musical and joyful quality. Alternatively, some theories suggest a connection to Arabic or African roots, possibly meaning 'moon' or 'beautiful.' Given its distinct sound, Zamara could also be a modern invented name, combining appealing sounds to create a unique identity. Its rare nature and beautiful sound make it a captivating choice for parents seeking something uncommon and lovely.

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Gender Usage of the Name Zamara

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Zamara is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.

Popularity of the Name Zamara

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Zamara is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.

Popularity of Zamara by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesUncommon1 in every 219K births
United KingdomExtremely-Rare1 in every 769M births
CanadaCommon1 in every 751K births
AustraliaRare1 in every 3.46M births

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Zamara ranked #7,015 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #5,172 in 2024 — a drop of 1,843 places. Zamara shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.

Historically, its best recorded position was #2,578 in 1981. Its lowest recorded position was #13,493 in 2009. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -2138 places (from #4,877 to #7,015).

Characteristics of the Name Zamara

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source
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Syllables
3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
Length
6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
Starts with
Z — Girl Names Starting with Z
Ends with
a — Girl Names Ending in “a”

Name AestheticMethodology

Zamara features a three-syllable composition with a sibilant start and vowel finish. It lacks a specific cultural association, yet its liquid flow and unique sound profile align it with an Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic. The 0-1-0 stress pattern provides a rhythmic, melodic quality.

Middle Names For Zamara

Middle names used with ZamaraMethodology

Zamara is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Zamara Marie · Zamara Nicole · Zamara Celeste · Zamara Symone · Zamara Maytee

Middle name suggestions for ZamaraMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Zamara is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Zamara Moore · Zamara Mills · Zamara Marsh · Zamara Marks · Zamara Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Zamara

Sound Like Zamara Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Summer · Samara · Samira · View all 98 names

Spelled Like Zamara Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Zamaria · Zamarah · Ziamara · View all 10 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Zoe · Zoey · Zara · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Zamara Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names

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