Alisa vs Zamira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alisa

Girl #1,445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Finnish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,445
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Alya, Lisa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zamira

Girl #1,545 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, melody, nightingale"

Origin: Arabic (zamir)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Central Asian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,545
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zami, Mira, Zee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alisa Rank #1,445
Zamira Rank #1,545

Alisa is more popular, ranked #1445 vs #1545 for Zamira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alisa ___

  • Alisa Marie
  • Alisa Rose
  • Alisa Grace
  • Alisa Ann
  • Alisa Lynn
  • Alisa Jade

Zamira ___

  • Zamira Rose
  • Zamira Jade
  • Zamira Leila
  • Zamira Nour
  • Zamira Sofia
  • Zamira Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alisa

Natasha Katya Misha Sasha Vera

If you choose Zamira

Zaynab Layla Yusuf Omar Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisa or Zamira more popular?

Alisa is more popular, ranked #1445 compared to Zamira at #1545 in the United States.

What do Alisa and Zamira mean?

Alisa means "noble kind" (Old High German origin). Zamira means "song, melody, nightingale" (Arabic (zamir) origin).

Are Alisa and Zamira boy or girl names?

Alisa is primarily a girl name. Zamira is primarily a girl name.

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