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Zaharra

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Pronounced zuh-HAR-uh /zəˈhɑːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A doubled-r spelling of Zahra, from the Arabic for 'flower; blossoming; radiant; bright' — a title of Fatimah az-Zahra in Islamic tradition. Luminous and floral.Low

In 30 seconds: A radiant Arabic name: Zaharra means 'flower; blossoming; bright' (said 'zuh-HAR-uh'). Luminous and floral.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA doubled-r spelling of Zahra, from the Arabic for 'flower; blossoming; radiant; bright' — a title of Fatimah az-Zahra in Islamic tradition. Luminous and floral.
U.S. rank (2024)#12089 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 81

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220072024

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

Zaharra is a variant of Zahra, from the Arabic for 'flower; blossoming; radiant; bright.' The name honors Fatimah az-Zahra in Islamic tradition — luminous and floral, rare in the U.S. (said 'zuh-HAR-uh').

It appears only rarely, beside the more common Zahra and Zara. Rare, radiant, and floral.

Did you know? Zaharra respells Zahra — Arabic for 'flower; blossoming; radiant' and a title of Fatimah az-Zahra — a luminous, floral name in a modern spelling (said 'zuh-HAR-uh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Zaharra — Zahra variant; Arabic 'flower; radiant'; Fatimah az-Zahra

Variations

ZahraZaharahZahara

Nicknames

ZahaZara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaharra mean?

Zaharra is a form of Zahra, Arabic for 'flower; blossoming; radiant; bright.'

How do you pronounce Zaharra?

It's said zuh-HAR-uh /zəˈhɑːr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zaharra a boy or girl name?

Zaharra is a girl's name.

How popular is Zaharra?

Zaharra is a rare name in the U.S.

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