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Why parents love Zahra- Fatimah al-Zahra is one of the most revered women in Islam.
- The meaning flower/blooming/radiant is triply beautiful.
- Five letters with a radiant, Arabic sound: ZAH-rah.
- The Z-opening gives it maximum visual impact.
- The Islamic heritage carries genuine spiritual depth.
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The vibe of Zahra
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Origin & history of Zahra
Arabic زهراء (zahrā', blooming/radiant/flower)
→ English Zahra
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Arabic / Persian roots
Zahra comes from the Arabic meaning flower, blooming, or radiant. Fatimah al-Zahra (the Radiant) is the Prophet Muhammad's daughter and one of the most revered women in Islam, particularly in Shia tradition.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Arabic; Fatimah al-Zahra (c. 605–632 AD).
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Today
Zahra remains a beloved choice, ranking #620 in the US. 8,831 babies have been named Zahra since 1973.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
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How popular is Zahra?
2024
peak year
The name Zahra reached its peak in 2024, with 556 registrations (ranked #543). The name has actually been around since 1973 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #620 today, averaging about 483 new babies per year. Zahra's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 8,831 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
556
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #543)
(ranked #543)
483
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
4,830
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
8,831
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Zahra9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
Zahra's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — radiant nurturing. People named Zahra tend to be blooming, radiant, and gifted at being the flower the Prophet's daughter was named for.
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Flower the Prophet named✦
Radiant blooming◈
Z-opening impact◎
Islamic reverence♡
Arabic beautyZ8
A1
H8
R9
A1
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
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Personality of Zahra🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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