Zarai
Every Zarai since 1992 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zarai
Zarai is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,319 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 371 American babies have been named Zarai. Its peak came in 2023, when 24 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 Zarai stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zarai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,319 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,388 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,383 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,459 |
| 2021 | 14 | #8,019 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,399 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,331 |
| 2018 | 21 | #6,003 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,927 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,595 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,432 |
| 2014 | 8 | #13,047 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,952 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,620 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,138 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,774 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,806 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,405 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,808 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,580 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,324 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,259 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,826 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,277 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zarai in 2025?
Zarai ranked #6,319 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zarai?
371 babies have been named Zarai in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zarai most popular?
Zarai peaked in 2023, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Zarai a boy or girl name?
Zarai is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zarai rising or falling?
Zarai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.