Zhara
Every Zhara since 2000 — 367 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zhara
Zhara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,408 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 367 American babies have been named Zhara. Its peak came in 2022, when 31 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 Zhara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zhara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,408 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,958 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,125 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,579 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,088 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,847 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,793 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,660 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,529 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,226 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,143 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,512 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,958 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,246 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,144 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,941 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,450 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,486 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,916 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,588 |
| 2005 | 5 | #19,180 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,817 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,832 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,421 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,509 |
| 2000 | 6 | #15,025 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zhara in 2025?
Zhara ranked #5,408 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zhara?
367 babies have been named Zhara in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zhara most popular?
Zhara peaked in 2022, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Zhara a boy or girl name?
Zhara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zhara rising or falling?
Zhara is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.