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Zahraa

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Pronounced ZAH-rah /ˈzΙ‘h.rΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic zahra, 'radiant, shining; a blooming flower' β€” al-Zahra, a title of FatimaHigh

In 30 seconds: Radiant and blooming: Zahraa is Arabic 'radiant, shining; flower' β€” al-Zahra, a title of Fatima. Luminous, lovely, and revered.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic zahra, 'radiant, shining; a blooming flower' β€” al-Zahra, a title of Fatima
U.S. rank (2025)#4168 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,088

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201519892025

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

Zahraa comes from Arabic zahra, 'radiant, shining; a blooming flower' β€” al-Zahra, 'the Radiant', a title of Fatima (the Prophet's daughter). A luminous, revered name (the double-a reflects the Arabic).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, radiant-flower at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Fatima al-Zahra β€” 'the Radiant' β€” was the Prophet's daughter; Zahraa means 'radiant, shining' and 'a blooming flower', doubly beautiful.
Overall data confidence 82%
Arabic references β€” Zahra β€” etymology

Variations

ZahraZaraZohra

Nicknames

Zahy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zahraa mean?

Zahraa is Arabic for 'radiant, shining; a blooming flower' β€” a title of Fatima.

How do you pronounce Zahraa?

It's said ZAH-rah /ˈzΙ‘h.rΙ‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zahraa a boy or girl name?

Zahraa is a girl's name.

How popular is Zahraa?

Zahraa is a rare name in the U.S.

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