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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zara — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zaqueo|Zarae
ArabicGirl→ Stable

Zara

ZAH-rah · 2 syllables

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Girl
#234
→ Stable
#234
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 45
Peak rank
#201 in 2022
5yr change
+2 ranks
Birth frequency
3.7 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #234 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Zara

Popularity score: 45  ·  SSA Rank: #234

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+2 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicHebrewModern2-syllableFlower/NatureGirlGlobalRisingModerately PopularInternational
Character
bold confidenceradiant energyfierce independencegraceful strengthadventurous spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Zaras

resilientambitiousexpressiveconfidentinnovative
STRONG
High confidence

Zara is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #234 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +2 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#234 · niche
Zara at a Glance
Meaning:Blooming flower. Derived from Arabic 'Zahra,' meaning luminous and radiant, also connected to Hebrew origins meaning princess.
Language root:Arabic · Hebrew
Peak rank:#201 in 2022
5yr change:+2 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Zara Phillips
British Royal, Equestrian
Zara Larsson
Swedish Singer
Similar Sound
SaraSaraiZariaZahraZoeyZoe
Similar Style
AliaMiraAmira◈NoraLeilaDalia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zara
AriaNaidaLeiaMiraKai◈Ezra
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Zara illustration
Name Intelligence
Zara · Overview
Summary

Zara is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #234 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Zara carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
zara.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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