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Zaria is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Possibly based on Zahra or the Nigerian city of Zaria." It ranked #945 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, possibly based on Zahra or the Nigerian city of Zaria. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Zaria ranked #945 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #945 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaria mean?
Behind the Name does not give Zaria a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: possibly based on Zahra or the Nigerian city of Zaria.
Is Zaria a popular name?
Zaria ranked #945 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Zaria a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Zaria appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Zaria — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
