Zara
Zara: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zara
- A female given name.
- A female given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], variant of Sarah.
- A female given name from Arabic.
Etymology
A 20th-century variant of Sarah, or explained as Arabic زَهْرَة (zahra, “flower”); given to the daughter of Princess Anne in 1981.
How popular is Zara?
Since 1880, 20,930 girls in the U.S. have been named Zara. Its highest rank for girls was #201 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #212 for girls, with 1,432 babies given the name.
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Zara FAQ
What does the name Zara mean?
A female given name. A female given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], variant of Sarah. A female given name from Arabic. A 20th-century variant of Sarah, or explained as Arabic زَهْرَة (zahra, “flower”); given to the daughter of Princess Anne in 1981.
What is the origin of the name Zara?
Zara is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Zara?
Since 1880, 20,930 girls in the U.S. have been named Zara. Its highest rank for girls was #201 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #212 for girls, with 1,432 babies given the name.
Is Zara a boy or girl name?
Zara is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,930 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.