Zara
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Arabic / Hebrew / Portuguese / Bosnian / Slovenian ◈ 2 syllables
"Radiant"

From Arabic / Hebrew / Portuguese / Bosnian / Slovenian

Zara means blooming flower in Arabic or princess in Hebrew — and it sounds like both. Princess Anne named her daughter Zara Phillips, giving the name British royal cachet. The Zara fashion empire, the world's largest clothing retailer, gives it high-street glamour. Four letters starting with the rarest, coolest opening letter in English naming. It carries royalty, fashion, and two ancient languages.

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Zara at a glance
MeaningRadiant
OriginArabic / Hebrew / Portuguese / Bosnian / Slovenian
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#260
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Why parents love Zara
  • Zara Phillips proves it's a real British royal name.
  • The Z-opening is the rarest and coolest start for any name.
  • Four letters, two syllables — sleek and sharp.
  • The fashion brand gives it worldwide recognition.
  • It carries Arabic flower and Hebrew princess meanings simultaneously.
The vibe of Zara
royalbloomingsharpArabicHebrewfashionZ-openingsleek
Origin & history of Zara
Arabic زهرة (zahrah, blooming flower) / Hebrew Zarah (princess/dawn) English Zara
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Arabic / Hebrew / Portuguese / Bosnian / Slovenian roots
Zara has multiple origins. In Arabic, it connects to zahrah meaning blooming flower or radiance. In Hebrew, it may relate to zerah meaning dawn or seed. Princess Anne named her daughter Zara Phillips in 1981 — reportedly the suggestion was made by her brother Prince Charles. Zara Tindall (née Phillips) is a champion equestrian and Olympic medalist. The Spanish fashion retailer Zara, founded in 1975 by Amancio Ortega, has become the world's largest clothing company, giving the name global commercial visibility.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Used across Arabic, Hebrew, and European traditions; Princess Anne chose it for her daughter in 1981.
3
Today
Zara remains a beloved choice, ranking #260 in the US. 19,484 babies have been named Zara since 1896.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Zara?
2022 peak year
Zara entered U.S. records in 1896, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2022, 1,438 babies received the name (ranked #201). Today it sits around #260, with roughly 1,238 babies named Zara each year. Zara's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 19,484 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,438 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #201)
1,238 Avg. per year
(last decade)
12,380 Total registrations
last 10 years
19,484 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #260) Very popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Zara
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.

Zara's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — a caring vibration beneath the sharp Z-opening. People named Zara tend to be stylish, warm, and surprisingly nurturing. Their sharpness protects softness within.

Sharp protects soft
Stylish nurturer
Blooming warmth
Royal care
Z-spark energy
Z8
A1
R9
A1
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
Personality of Zara
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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