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Zada

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Pronounced ZAH-dah /ˈzɑ.də/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic, 'fortunate; prosperous; one who increases; abundance'Low

In 30 seconds: Fortunate; prosperous; abundance: Zada is Arabic. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZAH-dah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic, 'fortunate; prosperous; one who increases; abundance'
U.S. rank (2025)#4754 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,108

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200618802025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zada comes from Arabic, 'fortunate; prosperous; one who increases; abundance'. A crisp, modern name (said 'ZAH-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African-American families. Rare, fortunate-and-prosperous at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Zada means 'fortunate; prosperous; one who increases; abundance' in Arabic — a crisp, modern name (said 'ZAH-dah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Zada — Arabic etymology

Variations

ZaidaZadahSada

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zada mean?

Zada is Arabic for 'fortunate; prosperous; one who increases; abundance'.

How do you pronounce Zada?

It's said ZAH-dah /ˈzɑ.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zada a boy or girl name?

Zada is a girl's name.

How popular is Zada?

Zada is a rare name in the U.S.

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