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Zoraida

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningcaptivating · Arabic

Zoraida is a Mexican girl name meaning “captivating”, with Arabic roots. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Zoraida has the name Zora hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zoraida would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
  • GenerationZoraida peaked in 1966, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Zoraida you'd meet today is about 59 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Zoraida would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryZoraida first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
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hello, little Zoraida

US births per million girls, 1918–2025

018.5371918196020002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Zoraida

Zoraida is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “captivating”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Zoraida

What does the name Zoraida mean?

Zoraida means “captivating” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Rebeca (“possibly captivating”).

What is the origin of the name Zoraida?

Zoraida is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Arabic. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Zoraida a boy or girl name?

Zoraida is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Zoraida.

How popular is the name Zoraida?

Zoraida ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1966, when it reached #1,403. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,958 places.

What names are similar to Zoraida?

If you like Zoraida, you might also like Rebeca.

What should I know before naming my baby Zoraida?

Zoraida is a Mexican girl name meaning “captivating”, with Arabic roots. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.