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Zarrah

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZAR-uh /ˈzɑːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A doubled-r spelling of Zara, from the Arabic for 'flower; blooming,' and linked to Sarah ('princess'). The extra r gives a modern flourish.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spin on Zara: Zarrah means 'flower; blooming' (said 'ZAR-uh'). Crisp and radiant.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA doubled-r spelling of Zara, from the Arabic for 'flower; blooming,' and linked to Sarah ('princess'). The extra r gives a modern flourish.
U.S. rank (2025)#13174 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820072025

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

Zarrah is a variant of Zara, from the Arabic for 'flower; blooming; radiance,' with ties to Sarah. It reads crisp and radiant, a fresh take on a favorite — rare in the U.S. (said 'ZAR-uh').

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

Did you know? Zarrah respells Zara — Arabic for 'flower; blooming' and linked to Sarah ('princess') — the doubled r giving a fresh, modern flourish (said 'ZAR-uh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Zarrah — Zara variant; Arabic 'flower; blooming'; linked to Sarah

Variations

ZaraZahraZarah

Nicknames

ZazaRah

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If you like Zarrah…

Zara— the standard spelling
Zahra— a like radiant Arabic name
Zaria— a like Za- name
Sarah— the linked 'princess' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zarrah mean?

Zarrah is a form of Zara, Arabic for 'flower; blooming; radiance,' also linked to Sarah.

How do you pronounce Zarrah?

It's said ZAR-uh /ˈzɑːr.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zarrah a boy or girl name?

Zarrah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zarrah?

Zarrah is a rare name in the U.S.

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