The nameZara

Zara is a girl's name of Arabic or Hebrew origin, often read as "blooming flower" or "princess". It is popular in Britain.

Girl's name
Arabic and Hebrew

Meaning

Zara is linked to the Arabic zahra, "flower, blossom", and to Sarah, "princess". Its origin is discussed.

Origin

Arabic and Hebrew. Several origins meet in the name.

History

Princess Anne chose the name for her daughter Zara Tindall, born in 1981, which made it popular in Britain. It reached the top 70 in England and Wales.

Did you know?

Zara Tindall, granddaughter of Elizabeth II, won an Olympic silver medal in eventing with the British team in 2012.

Famous people named Zara

Zara Tindall, equestrian
Zara Larsson, singer
Zara McDermott, presenter

Popularity of the name Zara

Zara in the United States

234thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024

2022peak year (1,438 births)

19,484babies named Zara in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Zara was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 8,364 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Zara. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Zara in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,359 births a year on average, against 1,118 in the five years before.

Zara in the United Kingdom

69thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2008peak year (1,135 births)

23,460babies named Zara in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Zara was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 9,717 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Zara. Half of all babies named Zara in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 812 births a year on average, against 957 in the five years before.

Zara in Ireland

66thmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025

2019peak year (130 births)

2,655babies named Zara in Ireland since 1964

Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Zara in France

796thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures

2006peak year (50 births)

1,170babies named Zara in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Zara in Belgium

489thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025

2006peak year (36 births)

584babies named Zara in Belgium since 1995

Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Zara

Names from the same generation as Zara, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zara mean?

Zara is linked to the Arabic zahra, "flower, blossom", and to Sarah, "princess". Its origin is discussed.

What is the origin of the name Zara?

Arabic and Hebrew. Several origins meet in the name.

Is Zara a girl's or a boy's name?

Zara is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Zara?

In 2024, Zara was the 234th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,327 births.

What are good sibling names for Zara?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Kamila, Evie, Amina and Ada for a sister, Muhammad, Remy, Ellis and Amir for a brother.

Who are famous people named Zara?

Zara Tindall, equestrian; Zara Larsson, singer; Zara McDermott, presenter.