Zahara

Zahara is a Arabic girl's name. An Arabic name meaning "flower" or "shining". Combines floral beauty with celestial brightness.

How popular is Zahara in the United States?

In 2024, 196 girls in the United States were named Zahara, making it the 1,208th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,601st a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 202 births.

Records for Zahara go back to 1986, and 3,432 babies have been given the name since.

What Zahara means and where it comes from

An Arabic name meaning "flower" or "shining". Combines floral beauty with celestial brightness.

Zahara is of Arabic origin, described as floral in style.

Is Zahara a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 196 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Zahara

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zahara mean?

An Arabic name meaning "flower" or "shining". Combines floral beauty with celestial brightness.

Where does the name Zahara come from?

Zahara is of Arabic origin, and is usually described as floral in style.

How popular is Zahara in the United States?

In 2024, 196 girls in the United States were named Zahara, making it the 1,208th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Zahara a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 196 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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