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1890

First Year

2026

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1052

Peak Rank

704

Total Count

77

Years Active

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## The Story of Zera

Zera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1890, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 23 Zeras were born — ranking #1,821 that year. As of 2026, Zera ranks #7,936 for baby girls with 13 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 704 Zeras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Zera

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

* [Zehra](/zehra)
* [Zerah](/zerah)
* [Zara](/zara)
* [Zahra](/zahra)
* [Zora](/zora)
* [Zarah](/zarah)
* Xero
* Zeri
* [Zorah](/zorah)
* Zorra
* [Sarah](/sarah)
* [Sara](/sara)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Zera

What does the name Zera mean?

Zera is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1890\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zera in 2026?

In 2026, Zera ranks #7,936 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Zera most popular?

Zera reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,052 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zera most popular?

Zera has historically been most popular in Alabama, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zera.

Is Zera a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zera is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Zera?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zera include Coralee, Venetia, Shawana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧CoraleePeak #1052](/coralee)[👧VenetiaPeak #1052](/venetia)[👧ShawanaPeak #1052](/shawana)[👧TishiePeak #1053](/tishie)[👧RissiePeak #1053](/rissie)[👧OtilliaPeak #1053](/otillia)[👧BernaPeak #1051](/berna)[👧LoreePeak #1051](/loree)

## About the name Zera 

Zera is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1890 and has accumulated 704 births in the dataset. Zera's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,052\. Use the chart and map above to compare Zera's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1921 → ](/year/1921)
* [ Names of the 1920s → ](/decade/1920s)
* [ Names starting with "Z" → ](/letter/z)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.