Zara
zah-ruh
US Popularity:513
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Princess; Shining, bright, radiance; Flower, blossom
Give baby a name to help them shine! Zara is a baby girls name with origins in Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew. While this name is short and sweet, it has many beautiful definitions, including "shining, "bright," and “radiance,” as well as “flower” or "blossom." Zara is also associated with the popular baby name Sarah, with the meaning of "princess," making it apt for your multi-faceted little royal! Though this moniker has traveled across the globe, it was made famous by the British royal family back in 1981. If Princess Anne’s daughter can look and feel radiant with the name Zara, then your little darling can, too.
Famous People Named Zara
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- ZaraPrincess Anne and Mark Philips
How Popular Is The Name Zara?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Zara is currently #161 on The Bump
Girl:Zara is currently #116 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Zara is currently #513 in U.S. births
Girl:Zara is currently #236 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#236
in 2023
- 35
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Zara(1) April 2021
Behind the Name, Kendall Janurary 2022
Name Doctor, Zara
WordSense, Zara
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