US Popularity:1186
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Brilliance, splendor, bright; Flower
With Zahra, you get the best of both worlds: a name that’s a classic but doesn't sound dated, thanks to its sound with a bit of zest. This Arabic girl's name means "brilliance," "splendor," "bright," and "flower" and is revered in Islam, as the Prophet Muhammad's daughter is named Fatimah al-Zahra. This figure is seen as a paragon of compassion and generosity, setting an important example for baby to follow. Zahra is an abbreviated form of Zahara, as well as a different way to spell Zara, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for an unexpected spelling.

Zahra Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Zahra is currently #733 on The Bump
Girl:Zahra is currently #316 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Zahra is currently #1186 in U.S. births
Girl:Zahra is currently #441 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1186
in 2022
+ 153
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Zahra, December 2022

  • Name Doctor, Zahra

  • Quranic Names, Zahra

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