Zimri
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Song, nightingale, protector
Origin: Hebrew/Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #7676 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Zimir, meaning song, nightingale, protector.
Similar names: zimir, zimiri, zimora, zirah, ziamara, ziomara, zaim, zaima
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Zimri? About 1 in 195,794 babies born in 2025 were named Zimri, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zimri
What does the name Zimri mean?
Zimri means “Song, nightingale, protector” from Hebrew/Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Zimri?
Zimri has Hebrew/Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Song, nightingale, protector”.
How popular is Zimri?
Zimri ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Zimri most popular?
Zimri peaked in 2022 with 23 babies registered that year.
Is Zimri a boy or girl name?
Zimri is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 81% of Zimris are boys and 19% are girls.
Is the name Zimri rising or falling in popularity?
Zimri has risen 2920 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10114 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Zimri been recorded?
Zimri appears in birth records across 21 years — from 1994 through 2025.