Zara — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Zara

Zara is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “flower.” In 2024 it was given to 1,327 girls in the United States.

Zara at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian
Meaning: “flower”
Also spelled: Sarah

About the name Zara

Zara belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “flower” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Sarah.

In the United States, Zara first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #201 in 2022, and in 2024 1,327 babies received the name — 19,484 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zara in US records

First recorded (US): 1896
Best US rank: #201 in 2022
Peak year: 2022
Babies named Zara in 2024: 1,327
Total since 1880: 19,484

Spellings & short forms

Sarah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zara mean?

Zara means “flower” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Zara a boy or girl name?

Zara is a girl name. In 2024, 1,327 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zara?

Zara comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition. It is also spelled Sarah.

How popular is the name Zara?

Zara first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #201 in 2022, and 1,327 babies were given the name in 2024.

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