Radiance, flower, or guest
Zaira has multiple etymological paths, most notably from the Arabic 'Zahrah' meaning blooming flower or radiance. It also appears in Italian literature, specifically in Voltaire's play 'Zaïre', and may relate to the Arabic word for visitor or guest.
About 224 girls were named Zaira in 2025.
Argentine model and TV host
Former Indian film actress
The protagonist of Voltaire's tragedy Zaïre · Zaïre
Filipino prima ballerina
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Zaira — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
