Zara
GirlHebrew · English /ˈzɑːɹ.ə/: ZAR-uh, with the stress on the first syllable.
Zara has a striking initial Z and an open, flowing sound. Its meanings depend on the naming tradition, from Sara to a possible Zahra connection.
Origin
Hebrew
Pronunciation
English /ˈzɑːɹ.ə/: ZAR-uh, with the stress on the first syllable.
“Princess” through Sara/Sarah; possibly associated with Arabic names meaning “radiant” or “flower”.
Zara has several naming traditions. In Nordic naming, Zara is a spelling of Sara, carrying the Hebrew meaning “princess”. It also appears in English literature, including William Congreve’s The Mourning Bride. A possible link with Zahra brings associations of radiance or flowers, depending on the Arabic form intended: زهراء means “radiant”, while زهرة means “flower”. Those are distinct paths into the name, each offering a different image to enjoy. Zara’s four letters have a crisp, graphic shape, while English ZAR-uh opens into a broad first vowel. The contrast gives it a lively, modern feel to our ear, with enough softness in the ending to keep it from sounding abrupt.
Etymology: Zara has several routes: a spelling of Sara in Nordic usage and an English literary name possibly inspired by Zahra. In Bulgarian, it can also shorten Zaharina.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank212
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Hebrew
Origin
English