Zarah
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Day's Awakening
- Origin
- Hebrew
Zarah Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,804 baby girls have been named Zarah. The name peaked in 2022 with 198 US births that year (rank #1223). In 2024, ranked #1391 nationally — 168 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Zarah
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Zarah births are: California (241), New York (221), Texas (219).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Zarah
If you like Zarah's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
5-Letter Names Starting with Z
Names with Zarah's exact length and starting letter: Zaden, Zadie, Zadok, Zafar, Zafir.
Quick Facts About Zarah
Variant Forms
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Compare Zarah to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Zarah against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).