Zara
zah-ruh
US Popularity:463
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Princess; Shining, bright, radiance; Flower, blossom
Give baby a name to help them shine! Zara is a baby girls name with origins in Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew. While this name is short and sweet, it has many beautiful definitions, including "shining, "bright," and “radiance,” as well as “flower” or "blossom." Zara is also associated with the popular baby name Sarah, with the meaning of "princess," making it apt for your multi-faceted little royal! Though this moniker has traveled across the globe, it was made famous by the British royal family back in 1981. If Princess Anne’s daughter can look and feel radiant with the name Zara, then your little darling can, too.
Famous People Named Zara
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- ZaraPrincess Anne and Mark Philips
Zara Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Zara is currently #190 on The Bump
Girl:Zara is currently #82 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Zara is currently #463 in U.S. births
Girl:Zara is currently #154 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#463
in 2022
+ 14
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Zara(1) April 2021
Behind the Name, Kendall Janurary 2022
Name Doctor, Zara
WordSense, Zara
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