Zahara
Zahara is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Flowering, shining, or radiant.
Origin and history
Zahara is a name of Semitic origin, primarily linked to the Arabic root meaning 'flowering', 'shining', or 'radiant'. It gained heightened public recognition in the United States in the mid-2000s. Today, it serves as a modern and distinct choice with consistent usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,609 babies in the United States have been named Zahara since 1880. It ranks #2937 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1139.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16 %)
- NY (16 %)
- FL (12.8 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- GA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 808 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,538 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,119 |
Famous people named Zahara
- Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt: Public Figure
Nicknames
Zee, Zar, Zari
Fun facts
- The name shares its root with the Arabic word for flower, 'zahra', which also denotes brightness.
- Public interest in the name increased substantially in 2005 following high-profile celebrity adoption.