Unisex · #4,691 in 2026

Zimri

Current Rank
#4,691
Peak Rank
#4,438 (2022)
Total Babies
233
5-Yr Trend
+159%
👧 Girl peak #12,446 (41 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,438 (233 total)
👦As Boy Name
1994
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#4438
Peak Rank
233
Total Count
22
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2006
First Year
2024
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#12446
Peak Rank
41
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Zimri

As a girl name

Zimri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 7 Zimris were born — ranking #12,446 that year. As of 2026, Zimri ranks #15,243 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 41 Zimris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Zimri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 23 Zimris were born — ranking #4,438 that year. As of 2026, Zimri ranks #4,691 for boys with 22 births, rising sharply (+159% over the past five years). In total, more than 233 Zimris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Zimri

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

  • Cymry
  • Simri
  • Summary
  • Zimmer
  • Summery
  • Zimmers
  • Shimmery
  • Cymru
  • Simurgh
  • Zeri
  • Zero
  • Zinger

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zimri

What does the name Zimri mean?
Zimri is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Zimri in 2026?
In 2026, Zimri ranks #4,691 among boys' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.
When was Zimri most popular?
Zimri reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #4,438 that year with 23 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zimri most popular?
Zimri has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zimri.
Is Zimri a unisex name?
Yes — Zimri is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Zimris assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Zimri?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zimri include Swayze, Yida, Jafeth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zimri

Zimri is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 233 births in the dataset. Zimri's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #4,438. Use the chart and map above to compare Zimri'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.