Zera is a unique and distinctive given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'seed' or 'scatter', derived from the Hebrew word 'zera'. It is often associated with the biblical figure Zerah, son of Judah and Tamar, whose name appears in the Book of Genesis. The name Zera is not particularly common, contributing to its rarity and appeal for those seeking a distinctive moniker.
The name Zera experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 666 births recorded across this period. There were notable spikes in usage, such as between 1915 and 1922, with peaks of 19 births in 1915 and 23 births in 1921. However, the name's popularity has generally declined since the mid-20th century, with fewer than 10 births recorded per year from 1948 onwards, excluding some brief periods of revival in recent years (e.g., 15 births each in 2018 and 2019, and again in 2022).