Zahra
Zahra is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “flower, blooming, radiant.” It ranked #538 in the United States in 2025. Zahra is an Arabic name meaning 'flower' or 'radiant.'
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how do you pronounce Zahra?
ZAH-rah
where does the name Zahra come from?
From al-Zahra, the radiant, an epithet of Fatimah, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
It is one of the titles of Fatimah al-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, making it deeply revered in Islamic tradition.
how popular is this name?
Zahra has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 14 years since 2012. It peaked at #538 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #538 |
| 2024 | #543 |
| 2023 | #555 |
| 2022 | #607 |
| 2021 | #700 |
| 2020 | #591 |
| 2019 | #593 |
| 2018 | #587 |
| 2017 | #651 |
| 2016 | #675 |
| 2012 | #951 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Zahra fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Zahra
The name became popular through Fatimah al-Zahra; as a surname Zahra is now found mostly in Egypt.
who are famous people named Zahra?
- Zahra Langhi (Libyan human rights activist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Zahra?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Zahra?
what names go well with Zahra?
Sibling names that share Zahra's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Zahra
What does the name Zahra mean?
Zahra means “flower, blooming, radiant”.
What is the origin of the name Zahra?
Zahra comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Zahara.
How popular is the name Zahra?
Zahra ranked #538 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Zahra a boy or girl name?
Zahra is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Zahra?
Zahra is pronounced ZAH-rah, with 2 syllables.
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