Girl · #12,237 in 2026

Zephra

Zephra is a late-19th-century American amateur comic-fantasy pastiche combining opera, musical spectacle, and ballet. Written and directed by R. W. Averill, it achieved widespread popularity in regional theaters between the 1890s and early 1910s, where it was performed for civic and charitable causes.

Current Rank
#12,237
Peak Rank
#12,237 (2022)
Total Babies
7
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2022
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#12237
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zephra

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zephra is a late-19th-century American amateur comic-fantasy pastiche combining opera, musical spectacle, and ballet. Written and directed by R. W. Averill, it achieved widespread popularity in regional theaters between the 1890s and early 1910s, where it was performed for civic and charitable causes.

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The Story of Zephra

Zephra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2022, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 7 Zephras were born — ranking #12,237 that year. As of 2026, Zephra ranks #12,237 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 7 Zephras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zephra

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zephra is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zephra

What does the name Zephra mean?
Zephra is a late-19th-century American amateur comic-fantasy pastiche combining opera, musical spectacle, and ballet. Written and directed by R. W. Averill, it achieved widespread popularity in regional theaters between the 1890s and early 1910s, where it was performed for civic and charitable causes.
How popular is Zephra in 2026?
In 2026, Zephra ranks #12,237 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Zephra most popular?
Zephra reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #12,237 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Zephra a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zephra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Zephra?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zephra include Hardy, Salana, Starlight. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zephra

Zephra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2022 and has accumulated 7 births in the dataset. Zephra's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #12,237. Use the chart and map above to compare Zephra's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.