Zahra
Zahra first appears in US records in 1973. It peaked in 2025, when 562 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 562.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zahra popular?
Near its peak Zahra is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 3,062 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,645 | |
| 2000s | 1,540 | |
| 1990s | 688 | |
| 1980s | 349 | |
| 1970s | 111 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zahra mean?
Zahra draws on the Arabic root z-h-r, giving both 'flower, blossom' (زهرة, zahra) and 'radiant, luminous, bright' (زهراء, zahra'). Al-Zahra' ('the Radiant') is a traditional epithet of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, which adds to the name's devotional resonance.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahra mean?
Zahra means Radiant; flower, blossom. Zahra draws on the Arabic root z-h-r, giving both 'flower, blossom' (زهرة, zahra) and 'radiant, luminous, bright' (زهراء, zahra'). Al-Zahra' ('the Radiant') is a traditional epithet of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, which adds to the name's devotional resonance.
What is the origin of the name Zahra?
Zahra is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Zahra?
Zahra is pronounced “ZAH-rah.”
Is Zahra a boy or a girl name?
Zahra is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Zahra a popular name right now?
Zahra is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Zahra?
In 2025, Zahra ranked #540 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zahra most popular?
Zahra was most popular in 2025, when about 562 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Zahra?
Names similar to Zahra include Lina, Mariam, Salma, Noor, Inaya.
What names go well with Zahra?
arabic names that pair well with Zahra include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.