Zahara

Zahara is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 196 girls in the United States.

Zahara at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zahara

Zahara belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zahara first appears in Social Security records in 1986. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1195 in 2022, and in 2024 196 babies received the name — 3,432 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zahara in US records

First recorded (US)
1986
Best US rank
#1195 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Zahara in 2024
196
Total since 1880
3,432

Zahara in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#995 in 2008
Babies named Zahara in 2025
18
Total since 1996
435

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zahara mean?

The meaning of Zahara is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zahara a boy or girl name?

Zahara is a girl name. In 2024, 196 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zahara?

Zahara comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zahara?

Zahara first appears in US records in 1986. Its best-ever ranking was #1195 in 2022, and 196 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].