River; bright; shining
Zyairah is a modern American elaboration of the name Zaire, which is derived from the Kikongo word 'nzere' meaning 'the river that swallows all rivers.' It may also be influenced by Arabic roots meaning 'visitor' or 'shining.'
Less common today
Zyairah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,620 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
