Zarah
Zarah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Princess; or radiance, dawning light.
Origin and history
Zarah is a variant spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Sarah, meaning 'princess', or related to the Hebrew name Zerah, meaning 'radiance' or 'dawning'. It has seen a steady increase in U.S. usage in recent years as parents seek classic roots with alternative spellings. Modern parents often appreciate its soft, distinct final sound.
Popularity in the United States
2,957 babies in the United States have been named Zarah since 1880. It ranks #3258 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1222.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.2 %)
- TX (16.5 %)
- NY (15.7 %)
- FL (14.4 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 117 |
| 1990-2000 | 204 |
| 2000-2010 | 505 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,107 |
| 2020-2029 | 979 |
Famous people named Zarah
- Zarah Leander: Actress, Singer
- Zarah Sultana: Politician, Member of Parliament
Fun facts
- The name functions both as a modern spelling variant of Sarah and as a feminine form associated with the Biblical Hebrew name Zerah.
- A substantial portion of total recorded U.S. births for the name Zarah have occurred since 2020.