What does the name Zara mean?

The name Zara means "Bright, brilliant".

What is the origin of the name Zara?

Zara is a name of Arabic origin.

In 2023, 1,327 babies were named Zara in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Zara is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,327 ↗

All-Time Total: 19,445

Peak Year: 2022

Zara is of Arabic origin, meaning "princess" or "flower." It is also a variant of the name Sarah, which means "noble" or "lady."

Girl names closely related to Zara

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Boy names closely related to Zara

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Names with similar meaning to Zara

Zahra Zaira Zaria Zariah Zariyah

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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