Zahava
Zahava first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2024, when 40 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zahava popular?
Rising Zahava has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 206 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 265 | |
| 2000s | 179 | |
| 1990s | 103 | |
| 1980s | 65 | |
| 1970s | 30 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zahava mean?
Hebrew name from 'zahav' (זָהָב), the ordinary word for gold, meaning 'golden' or 'golden one'. Variants include Zehava, Zahavah. Literal metal sense.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahava mean?
Zahava means gold, golden. Hebrew name from 'zahav' (זָהָב), the ordinary word for gold, meaning 'golden' or 'golden one'. Variants include Zehava, Zahavah. Literal metal sense.
What is the origin of the name Zahava?
Zahava is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Zahava?
Zahava is pronounced “zah-HAH-vah.”
Is Zahava a boy or a girl name?
Zahava is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Zahava a popular name right now?
Zahava has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Zahava?
In 2025, Zahava ranked #4350 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zahava most popular?
Zahava was most popular in 2024, when about 40 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Zahava?
Names similar to Zahava include Yaffa, Naava, Shifra, Tikva, Tamar.
What names go well with Zahava?
hebrew names that pair well with Zahava include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.