Zara
Zara is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “flower, princess, dawn.” It ranked #212 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Zara?
ZAR-ah
where does the name Zara come from?
A 20th-century variant of Sarah, also explained as meaning flower.
Zara has multiple origins: from the Arabic meaning 'flower' or 'blooming,' from the Hebrew meaning 'princess' (variant of Sarah), and connected to the Latin through widespread use in Roman naming. Princess Anne chose it for her daughter Zara Phillips, giving it royal cachet. The name is short, sharp, and effortlessly stylish.
how popular is this name?
Zara has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 21 years since 2005. It peaked at #201 in 2022, and ranked #212 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #212 |
| 2024 | #233 |
| 2023 | #236 |
| 2022 | #201 |
| 2021 | #212 |
| 2020 | #217 |
| 2019 | #238 |
| 2018 | #253 |
| 2017 | #282 |
| 2016 | #319 |
| 2010 | #718 |
| 2005 | #920 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Zara fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Zara
Princess Anne gave the name to her daughter Zara, born in 1981.
who are famous people named Zara?
- Zara Tindall (British equestrian and granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II)
- Zara (global fashion retailer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Zara?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Zara?
what names go well with Zara?
Sibling names that share Zara's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Zara
What does the name Zara mean?
Zara means “flower, princess, dawn”.
What is the origin of the name Zara?
Zara comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Sarah.
How popular is the name Zara?
Zara ranked #212 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2022, at #201, and it has spent 21 years in the top 1,000 since 2005.
Is Zara a boy or girl name?
Zara is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Zara?
Zara is pronounced ZAR-ah, with 2 syllables.
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