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Zahava

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Pronounced zah-HAH-vah /zɑˈhɑ.vɑ/High

Meaning: From Hebrew zahav, 'gold' — 'golden one' — a modern Israeli treasure-nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Gold, conjugated feminine: Zahava is Hebrew 'zahav' — gold — made a daughter's name. Gleaming, modern-Israeli, and warm as the metal is bright.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew zahav, 'gold' — 'golden one' — a modern Israeli treasure-name

U.S. rank (2025)#4350 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 846

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

Zahava comes from Hebrew zahav, 'gold' — 'the golden one'. A modern Israeli favorite (and Yiddish-community treasure beside Golda), it names a child as the precious metal itself.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, golden at the root, and gleaming.

Did you know? Jerusalem of Gold — 'Yerushalayim shel zahav' — sings the same root Zahava wears; the name is the famous song's most precious word.

Overall data confidence 85%

Hebrew references — zahav — etymology

Variations

ZehavaZahavahGolda

Nicknames

ZaliHava

Famous Bearers

★Zahava Gal-On (1960-)
Israeli politician and former leader of the Meretz party, known for her human rights advocacy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zahava mean?

Zahava is Hebrew for 'golden', from zahav, 'gold'.

How do you pronounce Zahava?

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

Is Zahava a boy or girl name?

Zahava is a girl's name.

How popular is Zahava?

Zahava is a rare name in the U.S.