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Zahriyah

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Pronounced zah-REE-uh /zɑːˈriː.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern elaborated spelling built on Arabic zahra, 'flower; blossom; radiance' — the family behind Zahra, Zahara and Zariyah. The elaborate -iyah spelling is an American flourish, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Built on Arabic zahra, 'flower; radiance': Zahriyah is a modern spelling of a luminous root (said 'zah-REE-uh').
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Origin LowArabic, American
MeaningA modern elaborated spelling built on Arabic zahra, 'flower; blossom; radiance' — the family behind Zahra, Zahara and Zariyah. The elaborate -iyah spelling is an American flourish, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13392 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220052024

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

Zahriyah is built on Arabic zahra, 'flower; blossom; radiance', the root behind Zahra, Zahara and Zariyah. The long -iyah spelling is an American elaboration rather than a classical Arabic form, which we note. Luminous in meaning, modern in dress (said 'zah-REE-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, radiant, and richly spelled.

Did you know? The Arabic zahra means both 'flower' and 'brightness' — one word for blossom and shine. Zahriyah is a modern American elaboration of that root, which we note (said 'zah-REE-uh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Zahriyah — Arabic zahra 'flower; radiance'; modern -iyah elaboration

Variations

ZariyahZaharaZahra

Nicknames

ZahriRiya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zahriyah mean?

Zahriyah is built on Arabic zahra, 'flower; blossom; radiance'. The long spelling is a modern American form, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zahriyah?

It's said zah-REE-uh /zɑːˈriː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zahriyah a boy or girl name?

Zahriyah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zahriyah?

Zahriyah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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