Will my child share the name Zemirah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Zemirah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zemirah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zemirah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zemirah is rising: up 842 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #2,254 in 2024.

Is Zemirah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zemirah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zemirah a popular baby name in the United States?

Zemirah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Zemirah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zemirah in their class.

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About the Name Zemirah

2024 marks Zemirah's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #2254. The name has climbed 1193 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2007.

Zemirah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zemirah in their class.