Zahara Girl

Popularity: #754 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationzah-HAH-rah / /zəˈhɑːrə/

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: flower; Hebrew: to shine

Historical & Cultural Background

Zahara is derived from the Arabic word 'zahra', meaning flower, which symbolizes beauty and growth. In Hebrew, it is associated with brightness and radiance. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the Middle East and among Jewish communities. It is often used in literature and art to evoke themes of nature and light.

Trend Summary

Zahara has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

SaharaZinaZinaidaZadieZelia

Variants

  • Zahra
  • Zahara

International Variants

  • Zahra (Arabic)
  • Zahara (Hebrew)

Famous people named Zahara

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Fictional characters named Zahara

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Sibling Suggestions

ZaraAmaraLaylaNadiaSamaraTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zahara was first seen in the United States in 1986. Zahara has ranked as high as #1191 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Zahara has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zahara (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 20
14%
CA 15
10%
TX 15
10%
NY 14
10%
GA 12
8%
PA 10
7%
NC 9
6%
IL 8
5%
MO 7
5%
NJ 7
5%
OH 7
5%
IN 7
5%
MD 6
4%
VA 5
3%
TN 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19865
19876
198810
19899
199011
199111
19925
19939
199415
199516
199613
19979
199814
199911
200017
200124
200216
200331
200424
200581
2006173
2007134
2008160
2009148
2010152
2011151
2012159
2013137
2014135
2015163
2016166
2017160
2018150
2019165
2020163
2021201
2022202
2023180
2024196