Zara
ZAR-uh
✦ Meaning
“Blooming flower in Arabic, derived from the root word for 'to blossom.' It gained popularity through Princess Zara Phillips of the British royal family, blending exotic charm with aristocratic heritage.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #234 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Style
Famous Bearers
- Princess Zara Phillips
- Zara Larsson (singer)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works beautifully across Arabic, English, and European cultures
People Also Ask
Blooming flower in Arabic, derived from the root word for 'to blossom.' It gained popularity through Princess Zara Phillips of the British royal family, blending exotic charm with aristocratic heritage.
Zara is currently ranked #234 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Zara works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Zara include Jasmine, Juliana, Cordelia, Arabella, Viola.