Zara Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zara is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zara?
Zara is spelled Z-A-R-A. The name has 4 letters.
Zara at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Zara may derive from Arabic and Hebrew origins meaning “princess” or “flower.”
- Origin
- Zara is commonly associated with Arabic and Hebrew origins, where it may mean “princess” or “flower.”
- Pronunciation
- ZAH-ruh · 2 syllables
Zara Popularity in 2025
Rank#212
Recorded Births1,432
- Girls usage rose 21 places to #212 and recorded 99 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 Zara Mean?
Zara may derive from Arabic and Hebrew origins meaning “princess” or “flower.”
Origin: Zara is commonly associated with Arabic and Hebrew origins, where it may mean “princess” or “flower.”
How Do You Pronounce Zara?
PronunciationZAH-ruh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Zara?
- History
- The name Zara has been used in various cultures and appears in historical records, reflecting its cross-cultural usage.
Zara 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 | 1,432 | #212 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,333 | #233 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,285 | #236 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,441 | #201 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,413 | #212 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,335 | #217 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,321 | #238 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,282 | #253 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,157 | #282 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,024 | #319 |
| 2015 | Girls | 809 | #401 |
| 2014 | Girls | 765 | #420 |
| 2013 | Girls | 630 | #482 |
| 2012 | Girls | 537 | #552 |
| 2011 | Girls | 449 | #634 |
| 2010 | Girls | 393 | #718 |
| 2009 | Girls | 367 | #774 |
| 2008 | Girls | 376 | #780 |
| 2007 | Girls | 408 | #718 |
| 2006 | Girls | 312 | #856 |
| 2005 | Girls | 270 | #920 |
| 2004 | Girls | 179 | #1,229 |
| 2003 | Girls | 222 | #1,032 |
| 2002 | Girls | 145 | #1,338 |
When Was Zara 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.
2022 · Girls
1,441 recorded births
National rank #201
2025 · Girls
1,432 recorded births
National rank #212
2021 · Girls
1,413 recorded births
National rank #212
2020 · Girls
1,335 recorded births
National rank #217
Where Zara 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #93 | 8 |
| ND | #101 | 9 |
| PA | #120 | 84 |
| RI | #120 | 7 |
| AK | #134 | 5 |
| NV | #150 | 16 |
| VA | #153 | 51 |
| NJ | #176 | 46 |