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Zhara

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Pronounced ZAH-rah /ˈzɑ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Zh- spelling of Zahra — from Arabic zahra, 'radiant, blossoming; a flower; brilliance'Medium

In 30 seconds: Radiant; a flower: Zhara spells Zahra — 'radiant; blossoming'. Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'ZAH-rah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA Zh- spelling of Zahra — from Arabic zahra, 'radiant, blossoming; a flower; brilliance'
U.S. rank (2024)#6138 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 341

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220002024

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

Zhara is a Zh- spelling of Zahra — from Arabic zahra, 'radiant, blossoming; a flower; brilliance' (linked to Fatima az-Zahra, 'the radiant'). A lyrical, soft, luminous name; the Zh- styling personalizes it (said 'ZAH-rah'; nickname Zhar).

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare in this spelling, radiant-and-a-flower at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Zahra means 'radiant, blossoming; a flower; brilliance' in Arabic (a title of Fatima az-Zahra) — Zhara is a Zh- spelling, lyrical and luminous (said 'ZAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Zahra — root etymology

Variations

ZahraZaraZhahra

Nicknames

Zhar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zhara mean?

Zhara spells Zahra — Arabic 'radiant, blossoming; a flower'.

How do you pronounce Zhara?

It's said ZAH-rah /ˈzɑ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zhara a boy or girl name?

Zhara is a girl's name.

How popular is Zhara?

Zhara is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Zahra is more common.

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