Girl nameCurrently #1,208 in the USRising
Zahara
3 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
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Zahara's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zahara |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 81 |
| 2006 | 173 |
| 2007 | 134 |
| 2008 | 160 |
| 2009 | 148 |
| 2010 | 152 |
| 2011 | 151 |
| 2012 | 159 |
| 2013 | 137 |
| 2014 | 135 |
| 2015 | 163 |
| 2016 | 166 |
| 2017 | 160 |
| 2018 | 150 |
| 2019 | 165 |
| 2020 | 163 |
| 2021 | 201 |
| 2022 | 202 |
| 2023 | 180 |
| 2024 | 196 |
Zahara through the decades
- Zahara peaked in 2022, when 202 babies were named Zahara in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zahara has risen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zahara currently ranks #1,208 in the US and is on the rise.