Zahara
za-hara,
zaha-ra
US Popularity:2408
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Shining, brilliant; Flower; White
Zahara is a stunning girl's name with Arabic, Hebrew, and Swahili roots. In Arabic and Hebrew, Zahara means "shining" or "brilliant," derived from Zahar or Zohar. In Swahili, Zahara derives from Zahra, and means that means "flower" or "flowering." This is a name that will have baby feeling as beautiful as a garden in full bloom and as radiant as the shining sun. Not only is Zahara an exquisite given name on its own, it also has several cute and catchy nicknames, including Zar, Zara, and Hara.
How Popular Is The Name Zahara?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Zahara is currently #2028 on The Bump
Girl:Zahara is currently #1401 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Zahara is currently #2408 in U.S. births
Girl:Zahara is currently #1279 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1279
in 2023
- 87
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 317
Ancestry, Zahara Family Name
Behind the Name, Zahara, December 2017
Behind the Name, Zahra, December 2022
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