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Zahra

female

Meaning

"Bright; Flowering"

An Arabic name meaning bright or flowering, prominent in Islamic history and widely used across the Middle East and beyond.

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Popularity History of Zahra

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#543Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#543

Zahra was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+12

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Zahra Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Zahra.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Zahra

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Quick Facts

OriginArabic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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