Zahra
Every Zahra since 1973 — 9,395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zahra
Zahra is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #540 in 2025 with 562 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 9,395 American babies have been named Zahra. Its peak came in 2025, when 562 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 Zahra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zahra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 562 | #540 |
| 2024 | 558 | #543 |
| 2023 | 546 | #555 |
| 2022 | 491 | #608 |
| 2021 | 412 | #700 |
| 2020 | 493 | #592 |
| 2019 | 511 | #595 |
| 2018 | 520 | #588 |
| 2017 | 455 | #655 |
| 2016 | 433 | #680 |
| 2015 | 411 | #691 |
| 2014 | 295 | #917 |
| 2013 | 285 | #901 |
| 2012 | 267 | #955 |
| 2011 | 246 | #1,018 |
| 2010 | 222 | #1,114 |
| 2009 | 220 | #1,153 |
| 2008 | 187 | #1,324 |
| 2007 | 208 | #1,211 |
| 2006 | 153 | #1,461 |
| 2005 | 172 | #1,300 |
| 2004 | 122 | #1,607 |
| 2003 | 139 | #1,431 |
| 2002 | 118 | #1,583 |
| 2001 | 108 | #1,685 |
| 2000 | 113 | #1,576 |
| 1995 | 82 | #1,775 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,568 |
| 1985 | 43 | #2,361 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,244 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,514 |
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Famous people named Zahra
- Zahra Nemati Athlete · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zahra in 2025?
Zahra ranked #540 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 562 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zahra?
9,395 babies have been named Zahra in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zahra most popular?
Zahra peaked in 2025, when 562 newborns received the name.
Is Zahra a boy or girl name?
Zahra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zahra rising or falling?
Zahra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zahra?
Well-known people named Zahra include Zahra Nemati (athlete).