Zahara
Every Zahara since 1986 — 3,609 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zahara
Zahara is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,289 in 2025 with 174 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 3,609 American babies have been named Zahara. Its peak came in 2021, when 202 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zahara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zahara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 174 | #1,289 |
| 2024 | 197 | #1,206 |
| 2023 | 181 | #1,272 |
| 2022 | 202 | #1,198 |
| 2021 | 202 | #1,197 |
| 2020 | 163 | #1,352 |
| 2019 | 165 | #1,372 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,473 |
| 2017 | 160 | #1,430 |
| 2016 | 166 | #1,405 |
| 2015 | 163 | #1,424 |
| 2014 | 135 | #1,601 |
| 2013 | 137 | #1,575 |
| 2012 | 159 | #1,444 |
| 2011 | 151 | #1,489 |
| 2010 | 152 | #1,488 |
| 2009 | 148 | #1,537 |
| 2008 | 160 | #1,473 |
| 2007 | 134 | #1,665 |
| 2006 | 173 | #1,350 |
| 2005 | 81 | #2,253 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,373 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,305 |
| 2002 | 16 | #7,040 |
| 2001 | 24 | #5,007 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,480 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,955 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,874 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zahara in 2025?
Zahara ranked #1,289 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 174 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zahara?
3,609 babies have been named Zahara in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zahara most popular?
Zahara peaked in 2021, when 202 newborns received the name.
Is Zahara a boy or girl name?
Zahara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zahara rising or falling?
Zahara is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.