Girl Name · Arabic Origin
Zahra
Zahra is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Arabic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Zahra is a girl baby name of Arabic origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Zahra often also consider Zara.
Zahra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Zahra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Arabic naming roots help connect Zahra to related Arabic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Zahra as Z·A·H·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Zahra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Zahra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Zahraa, Zahrae, Zahray, Zahr.
- Nicknames: Zah and Z.
- Middle names: Pair Zahra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Zahra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Zara, Zora, Zahir, Zaria, Zariyah — full picks on the sibling names for Zahra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Zahra? Browse our names like Zahra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Zahra
What does the name Zahra mean?
Zahra has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Zahra?
Zahra originates in Arabic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Zahra?
Zahra has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Zahra a boy's or girl's name?
Zahra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Zahra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Zahra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Zahra?
Names that share Zahra's sound and style include Zara, Zora, Zahir, Zaria, Zariyah.
What middle names pair well with Zahra?
Good middle-name fits for Zahra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Zahra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Zahra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Zahra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zahra share its rhythm without rhyming — Zara, Zora, Zahir all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.