Zara
Girl name · Arabic · pronounced ZAH-rah
Verified name
What does Zara mean?
Blooming flower, radiance, princess
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 203 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 73 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Zari
Variant: Zahra, Zarah
Related: Zaria
Using Zara across cultures
Top international choice in UK, US, and Middle East.
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