Zarah
How to say it: ZAR-uh · /ˈzɑrə/
Variant of Zara/Sarah, Hebrew 'princess' and Arabic 'blooming' - ancient name, modern spelling.
Zarah was the 225th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 151 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 70% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #212 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #225 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 151 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,094 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +70% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #212 |
| In France, 2025 | #667 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recent decades hold nearly the whole of its history. The 2020s count as its best period to date, with continued increase anticipated.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a breathy finish, it feels open and at ease across cultures. Layla sits beside it nicely.
Nicknames
- Zara
- Zari
- Rah
Honouring a Zarah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zarah is about 1 in 88.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #667 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Zarah
- Zarah Sultana (born 1993)British politician
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