Zahra Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zahra is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zahra?
Zahra is spelled Z-A-H-R-A. The name has 5 letters.
Zahra at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Zahra means “bright” or “radiant” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Zahra is a name commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and has roots in the Arabic language.
- Pronunciation
- ZAH-rah · 2 syllables
Zahra Popularity in 2025
Rank#538
Recorded Births562
- Girls usage rose 5 places to #538 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Zahra Mean?
Zahra means “bright” or “radiant” in Arabic.
Origin: Zahra is a name commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and has roots in the Arabic language.
How Do You Pronounce Zahra?
PronunciationZAH-rah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Zahra?
- History
- The name Zahra appears in various historical Arabic texts and is linked to notable figures in Islamic history.
Zahra Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 562 | #538 |
| 2024 | Girls | 558 | #543 |
| 2023 | Girls | 546 | #555 |
| 2022 | Girls | 491 | #607 |
| 2021 | Girls | 412 | #700 |
| 2020 | Girls | 493 | #591 |
| 2019 | Girls | 511 | #593 |
| 2018 | Girls | 520 | #587 |
| 2017 | Girls | 455 | #651 |
| 2016 | Girls | 433 | #675 |
| 2015 | Girls | 411 | #690 |
| 2014 | Girls | 295 | #916 |
| 2013 | Girls | 285 | #899 |
| 2012 | Girls | 267 | #951 |
| 2011 | Girls | 246 | #1,017 |
| 2010 | Girls | 222 | #1,110 |
| 2009 | Girls | 220 | #1,151 |
| 2008 | Girls | 187 | #1,320 |
| 2007 | Girls | 208 | #1,205 |
| 2006 | Girls | 153 | #1,454 |
| 2005 | Girls | 172 | #1,297 |
| 2004 | Girls | 122 | #1,601 |
| 2003 | Girls | 139 | #1,422 |
| 2002 | Girls | 118 | #1,573 |
When Was Zahra Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
562 recorded births
National rank #538
2024 · Girls
558 recorded births
National rank #543
2023 · Girls
546 recorded births
National rank #555
2018 · Girls
520 recorded births
National rank #587
Where Zahra Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VA | #236 | 34 |
| NJ | #263 | 31 |
| NY | #267 | 62 |
| MA | #284 | 20 |
| MI | #316 | 28 |
| CT | #350 | 8 |
| MD | #354 | 15 |
| PA | #360 | 30 |