Zaara

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Zaara Pronunciation

Zaara is pronounced ZAH-rah /ˈzɑ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A double-a spelling of Zara/Zahra — from Arabic zahra, 'a flower; radiance, brilliance'; also echoes Sarah, 'princess'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Radiance; a flower: Zaara spells Zahra/Zara — 'a flower; radiance'. Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'ZAH-rah').

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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew

MeaningA double-a spelling of Zara/Zahra — from Arabic zahra, 'a flower; radiance, brilliance'; also echoes Sarah, 'princess'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5766 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 777

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Zaara is a double-a spelling of Zara/Zahra — from Arabic zahra, 'a flower in bloom; radiance, brilliance, beauty' (Fatima az-Zahra, 'the radiant', the Prophet's daughter) — and it also echoes Sarah, 'princess' (Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical, popular name across the Arab and South Asian world (said 'ZAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, radiance-and-a-flower at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zahra means 'a flower in bloom; radiance, brilliance' in Arabic (a title of the Prophet's daughter Fatima az-Zahra) — and Zara echoes Sarah, 'princess' — Zaara is a double-a spelling, soft and lyrical (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZAH-rah').

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Zahra — routes layered

Variations

ZahraZaraZaira

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew Arabic Flower-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zaara?

Zaara is pronounced ZAH-rah (/ˈzɑ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Zaara said aloud.

How do you say Zaara?

Zaara is said ZAH-rah (/ˈzɑ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Zaara said aloud.

What does the name Zaara mean?

Zaara spells Zahra/Zara — Arabic 'a flower; radiance'; it also echoes Sarah, 'princess'. The routes are layered.

Is Zaara a boy or girl name?

Zaara is a girl's name.

How popular is Zaara?

Zaara is a rare name in the U.S.