Zira

Male

Meaning

path; the way

Origin

Shona

Pronunciation

/ˈziːrə/

Traits associated with the name Zira:

Dogs named Zira tend to be loving. This name is also associated with companionship, beauty, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Zira?

Naming your dog Zira suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and creative names. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the character Zira from the movie Planet of the Apes, which could indicate that you are a fan of science fiction or fantasy.

Is Zira a good dog name?

Zira has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Zira isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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2,067
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2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Zira is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Zira was, in the past month, the 976th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Zira is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Zira was viewed 131 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Zira's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Zira is most adored in Oregon, California and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Missouri and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Zira.

Zira is found in these categories:

exotic dog names
exotic

Originating from Swahili, this name means "hate" in Lion King lore.

Dog names like Zira:

integrity; virtue
Prosperous, rich
Strong, healthy second son
From The Hill
God Will Strengthen
God's justice
Zira dog name meaning

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Zira (Departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia)
I am a 4-year-old female Rotwailler (I will be in a few days), I am friendly, playful, loving, strong, caring and I want to share one of my photos with you. What is the route to send it?
July 04, 2022 ◆ Translated

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