Girl nameCurrently #543 in the USSteady
Zahra
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Zahra's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Zahra's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zahra |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 43 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 82 |
| 1996 | 85 |
| 1997 | 101 |
| 1998 | 92 |
| 1999 | 89 |
| 2000 | 113 |
| 2001 | 108 |
| 2002 | 118 |
| 2003 | 139 |
| 2004 | 122 |
| 2005 | 172 |
| 2006 | 153 |
| 2007 | 208 |
| 2008 | 187 |
| 2009 | 220 |
| 2010 | 222 |
| 2011 | 246 |
| 2012 | 267 |
| 2013 | 285 |
| 2014 | 295 |
| 2015 | 411 |
| 2016 | 433 |
| 2017 | 455 |
| 2018 | 520 |
| 2019 | 511 |
| 2020 | 493 |
| 2021 | 412 |
| 2022 | 491 |
| 2023 | 546 |
| 2024 | 556 |
Zahra through the decades
- Zahra peaked in 2024, when 556 babies were named Zahra in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zahra has risen 114% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zahra currently ranks #543 in the US and is holding steady.