Zahra
girl name#538 in 2025Zahra entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #538 in 2025, ranks #538 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1973–2025
#538
rank today
#538
peak (2025)
562
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4408 |
| 1980s | #2950 |
| 1990s | #2146 |
| 2000s | #1427 |
| 2010s | #809 |
| 2020s | #589 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zahra has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 9,300 people named Zahra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zahra is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zahra in 2025?
- Zahra ranks #538 among US girl names in 2025, with 562 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zahra most popular?
- Zahra peaked in 2025, reaching #538 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zahra with classmates?
- Zahra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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