Zara

Gender Usage of the Name Zara

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Zara is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Zara

Zara is among the Top 25 Trending Girls’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026

• Worldwide

  #61 Girl’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #195 Girl’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #28 Girl’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #160 Girl’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    #47 Girl’s name (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

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

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Zara ranked #61 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #71 in 2024 — an improvement of 10 places. A widely recognized choice, Zara has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.

Historically, its best recorded position was #39, achieved in 2013 and 2017. Its lowest recorded position was #3,063 in 1971. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -12 places (from #49 to #61).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Zara

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names

Length

4 letters — Short Girl Names

Starts with

Z — Girl Names Starting with Z

Ends with

a — Girl Names Ending in “a”

Name AestheticMethodology

Zara is a two-syllable name with initial stress, characterized by its sharp sibilant start and open ending. It is widely associated with Zara Tindall, a member of the British Royal Family. The regal connection and sophisticated phonetic delivery define its Glamorous & Luxury and Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.

Middle Names For Zara

Middle names used with ZaraMethodology

Zara is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Zara Elizabeth · Zara Christine · Zara Belle · Zara Judith · Zara MackenzieView all 63 girl middle names.

• Total 84 middle names used with Zara
• 6 boy middle names used with Zara
• 12 unisex middle names used with Zara

Middle name suggestions for ZaraMethodology

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

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

Names Similar to Zara

Sound Like Zara Finder

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

Spelled Like Zara Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Zahra · Zarah · Zaria · View all 22 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

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

Rhymes With Zara 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 “Zara”

Dictionary Meaning of "Zara"Methodology

• A female given name.

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  • A female given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], variant of Sarah.
  • A female given name from Arabic.

• A female given name

  Examples

  • While the plane is “perfectly capable” of making the trip without these modifications, Zara’s father Sam Rutherford says these changes have given both him and Zara an extra sense of security.

Alternative Forms

Zarah.

More Info

How to Spell Zara in ASL

• Z
• a
• r
• a

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