Zara
girl name#212 in 2025Zara entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #201 in 2022, ranks #212 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1896–2025
#212
rank today
#201
peak (2022)
1,432
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1590 |
| 1900s | #1555 |
| 1910s | #2246 |
| 1920s | #3000 |
| 1930s | #3450 |
| 1940s | #3293 |
| 1950s | #4839 |
| 1960s | #5352 |
| 1970s | #3468 |
| 1980s | #2775 |
| 1990s | #2053 |
| 2000s | #1051 |
| 2010s | #430 |
| 2020s | #219 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zara has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 20,500 people named Zara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zara is a kid of about 7 — 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 Zara in 2025?
- Zara ranks #212 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,432 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zara most popular?
- Zara peaked in 2022, reaching #201 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zara with classmates?
- Zara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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