Zaha

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Pronounced ZAH-hah /ˈzɑ.hɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic zaha, 'radiant, shining, beautiful; to be proud, magnificent'Low

In 30 seconds: Radiant; beautiful: Zaha is Arabic for 'radiant, beautiful'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZAH-hah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic zaha, 'radiant, shining, beautiful; to be proud, magnificent'

U.S. rank (2024)#6361 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zaha comes from Arabic zaha, 'radiant, shining, beautiful; to be proud, magnificent' (the precise nuance varies, which we note). The pioneering architect Zaha Hadid made it world-famous. A crisp, modern name (said 'ZAH-hah'; nickname Zazu).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, radiant-and-beautiful at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Zaha means 'radiant, shining, beautiful; to be proud, magnificent' in Arabic — borne by the visionary architect Zaha Hadid — a crisp, modern name (the nuance varies, which we note; said 'ZAH-hah').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zaha — Arabic etymology

Variations

ZahaaZahah

Nicknames

Zazu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaha mean?

Zaha is Arabic for 'radiant, shining, beautiful; to be proud'; the nuance varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zaha?

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

Is Zaha a boy or girl name?

Zaha is a girl's name.

How popular is Zaha?

Zaha is a rare name in the U.S.