Zara
5 countries#212 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zara was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
21,480 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #56 · peaked in 2008 with 1,135 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
20,930 births recorded 1896–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 2022 with 1,441 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
17,395 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #69 · peaked in 2008 with 938 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,629 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #56 · peaked in 2008 with 131 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,456 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #55 · peaked in 2007 with 76 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,037 births recorded 1923–2022 · currently #1148 · peaked in 2006 with 51 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bas-Rhin, Val-d'Oise, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Zara’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #856 | — |
| 2007 | #718 | ↑138 |
| 2008 | #780 | ↓62 |
| 2009 | #774 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #718 | ↑56 |
| 2011 | #634 | ↑84 |
| 2012 | #552 | ↑82 |
| 2013 | #482 | ↑70 |
| 2014 | #420 | ↑62 |
| 2015 | #401 | ↑19 |
| 2016 | #319 | ↑82 |
| 2017 | #282 | ↑37 |
| 2018 | #253 | ↑29 |
| 2019 | #238 | ↑15 |
| 2020 | #217 | ↑21 |
| 2021 | #212 | ↑5 |
| 2022 | #201 | ↑11 |
| 2023 | #236 | ↓35 |
| 2024 | #233 | ↑3 |
| 2025 | #212 | ↑21 |
Frequently asked questions about Zara
Is Zara a popular name?
Yes — Zara currently ranks #212 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Zara more common for boys or girls?
Zara is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Zara most popular?
Zara peaked in 2022 in United States, with 1,441 recorded births that year.
Is Zara rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Zara’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1583 in 1896 to #212 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Zara?
At least 43,447 babies have been recorded with the name Zara across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Zara popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zara appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Zara?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Zara include Myla, Aitana, Arabella, Lennon.
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