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Zaharah

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Pronounced zah-HAH-rah /zɑˈhɑ.rə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Zahra — from Arabic, 'a flower; blossom; brilliance; the radiant one'Low

In 30 seconds: A flower; blossom; brilliance: Zaharah spells Zahra. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zah-HAH-rah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Zahra — from Arabic, 'a flower; blossom; brilliance; the radiant one'
U.S. rank (2024)#7922 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 160

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920062024

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

Zaharah is a spelling of Zahra — from Arabic, 'a flower; blossom; brilliance; the radiant one' (az-Zahra, 'the Radiant', a title of Fatima). A lyrical, modern name (said 'zah-HAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this form, a-flower-and-brilliance at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Zahra means 'a flower; blossom; brilliance; the radiant one' in Arabic (a title of Fatima, az-Zahra) — Zaharah is a spelling, lyrical and modern (said 'zah-HAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Zahra — Arabic etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaharah mean?

Zaharah spells Zahra — Arabic 'a flower; blossom; brilliance; the radiant one'.

How do you pronounce Zaharah?

It's said zah-HAH-rah /zɑˈhɑ.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zaharah a boy or girl name?

Zaharah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zaharah?

Zaharah is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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