Zahra

Zahra is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “flower.” In 2024 it was given to 556 girls in the United States.

Zahra at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“flower”

About the name Zahra

Zahra belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “flower” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Zahra first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #543 in 2024, and in 2024 556 babies received the name — 8,831 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zahra in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#543 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Zahra in 2024
556
Total since 1880
8,831

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zahra mean?

Zahra means “flower” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Zahra a boy or girl name?

Zahra is a girl name. In 2024, 556 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zahra?

Zahra comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Zahra?

Zahra first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #543 in 2024, and 556 babies were given the name in 2024.

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