Zarah

Zarah 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 162 girls in the United States.

Zarah at a glance

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

About the name Zarah

Zarah 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, Zarah first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1223 in 2022, and in 2024 162 babies received the name — 2,804 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zarah in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#1223 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Zarah in 2024
162
Total since 1880
2,804

Zarah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#583 in 2005
Babies named Zarah in 2025
42
Total since 1996
1,209

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zarah mean?

The meaning of Zarah 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 Zarah a boy or girl name?

Zarah is a girl name. In 2024, 162 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zarah?

Zarah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zarah?

Zarah first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #1223 in 2022, and 162 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].