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Zaira

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zaira: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2024.

Zaira is a name of Arabic origin, meaning "flower" or "blossom," and is also considered a variant of Zahra. It has Italian and Spanish roots as a form of Zara, which itself derives from the Arabic "zahrah." One notable bearer is Zaira Wasim, the young Indian actress who starred in the Oscar-winning film *Dangal* before leaving the industry to focus on her faith. The name shares its etymological root with the city of Zaragoza in Spain, which evolved from the Roman name Caesaraugusta. A further note: Zaira is also the title of a 1797 opera by Vincenzo Bellini, adding a touch of classical elegance to this melodic, internationally-flavoured name.