Zahra

Gender Usage of the Name Zahra

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Zahra is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.97% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Zahra

Zahra is among the Top 79 Trending Girls’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026

• Worldwide

  #191 Girl’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #490 Girl’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #82 Girl’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #154 Girl’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Zahra is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Zahra ranked #191 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #296 in 2024 — an improvement of 105 places. Zahra maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.

Historically, its best recorded position was #159 in 2023. Its lowest recorded position was #2,119 in 1984. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 115 places (from #306 to #191).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Zahra

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

Namedary

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names

Length

5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names

Starts with

Z — Girl Names Starting with Z

Ends with

a — Girl Names Ending in “a”

Name AestheticMethodology

Zahra is a two-syllable name featuring a stressed first syllable that creates a clear, rhythmic sound. It is deeply connected to Fatima Zahra, a central figure in Islamic history. This cultural link combined with its crisp phonetic profile results in a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.

Middle Names For Zahra

Middle names used with ZahraMethodology

Zahra is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Zahra Penelope · Zahra Nadira · Zahra Haddad · Zahra Jabeen · Zahra ZeenatView all 26 girl middle names.

• Total 45 middle names used with Zahra
• 3 boy middle names used with Zahra
• 14 unisex middle names used with Zahra

Middle name suggestions for ZahraMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Zahra is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Zahra Moore · Zahra Mills · Zahra Marsh · Zahra Marks · Zahra Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Zahra

Sound Like Zahra Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Sarah · Sara · Sierra · View all Top 100 names

Spelled Like Zahra Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Zahraa · Zahrah · Zahria · View all 17 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Zoe · Zoey · Zara · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Zahra Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Zahra”

Dictionary Meaning of "Zahra"Methodology

• A female given name from Arabic

• A surname from Arabic [in turn originating as a matronymic]

More Info

How to Spell Zahra in ASL

• Z
• a
• h
• r
• a

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