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Zohara

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Pronounced zoh-HAH-rah /zoʊˈhɑ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew zohar, 'light; radiance; brilliance'; also linked to the Arabic Zahra, 'a flower; Venus'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Light; radiance; brilliance: Zohara is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'zoh-HAH-rah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Hebrew zohar, 'light; radiance; brilliance'; also linked to the Arabic Zahra, 'a flower; Venus'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9515 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320062024

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

Zohara comes from the Hebrew zohar, 'light; radiance; brilliance'; also linked to the Arabic Zahra, 'a flower; Venus' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'zoh-HAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Arabic-speaking families. Rare, light-and-radiance at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zohara comes from the Hebrew zohar, 'light; radiance; brilliance' (also linked to the Arabic Zahra, 'a flower; Venus') — a lyrical, luminous name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'zoh-HAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Zohara — Hebrew/Arabic; routes layered

Variations

ZoharZaharaZoharah

Nicknames

Zoha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zohara mean?

Zohara is Hebrew for 'light; radiance; brilliance'; also linked to the Arabic Zahra ('a flower; Venus'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zohara?

It's said zoh-HAH-rah /zoʊˈhɑ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zohara a boy or girl name?

Zohara is a girl's name.

How popular is Zohara?

Zohara is a very rare name in the U.S.

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