Meaning and history
Zahira is an Arabic feminine name, usually the feminine of Zahir. Depending on the Arabic consonant and vocalization represented, it can mean “shining,” “radiant,” “manifest,” or “apparent.” A similar spelling may also represent a feminine form related to “helper,” so original Arabic script is important for precision. Notable bearers include Palestinian politician and women’s-rights activist Zahira Kamal and Spanish athlete Zahira Ouaaziz. Transliterations include Zaira and Zaheera.
20062006: 63 births, rank #2,778
2007: 55 births, rank #3,125
2008: 69 births, rank #2,663
2009: 54 births, rank #3,126
2010: 53 births, rank #3,123
20112011: 37 births, rank #3,999
2012: 35 births, rank #4,216
2013: 38 births, rank #3,918
2014: 37 births, rank #4,003
2015: 36 births, rank #4,069
20162016: 36 births, rank #4,083
2017: 42 births, rank #3,627
2018: 24 births, rank #5,315
2019: 33 births, rank #4,260
2020: 29 births, rank #4,548
20212021: 47 births, rank #3,339
2022: 43 births, rank #3,595
2023: 37 births, rank #3,984
2024: 38 births, rank #3,892
20252025: 41 births, rank #3,645
In 2025, 41 babies were recorded with the name Zahira, ranking #3,645 among girls.