Zarah
5 countries#1427 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zarah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,957 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #1427 · peaked in 2022 with 199 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,164 births recorded 1986–2024 · peaked in 2008 with 69 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,047 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #860 · peaked in 2008 with 64 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
223 births recorded 1946–2022 · currently #2132 · peaked in 2022 with 15 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
105 births recorded 1986–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
12 births recorded 2007–2024 · peaked in 2007 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Zarah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2602 | — |
| 2007 | #2964 | ↓362 |
| 2008 | #2557 | ↑407 |
| 2009 | #2396 | ↑161 |
| 2010 | #2093 | ↑303 |
| 2011 | #2026 | ↑67 |
| 2012 | #1973 | ↑53 |
| 2013 | #2279 | ↓306 |
| 2014 | #2096 | ↑183 |
| 2015 | #1719 | ↑377 |
| 2016 | #1743 | ↓24 |
| 2017 | #1505 | ↑238 |
| 2018 | #1762 | ↓257 |
| 2019 | #1528 | ↑234 |
| 2020 | #1510 | ↑18 |
| 2021 | #1331 | ↑179 |
| 2022 | #1216 | ↑115 |
| 2023 | #1421 | ↓205 |
| 2024 | #1383 | ↑38 |
| 2025 | #1427 | ↓44 |
Frequently asked questions about Zarah
Is Zarah a popular name?
Yes — Zarah currently ranks #1427 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Zarah more common for boys or girls?
Zarah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Zarah most popular?
Zarah peaked in 2022 in United States, with 199 recorded births that year.
Is Zarah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Zarah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7016 in 1968 to #1427 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Zarah?
At least 4,344 babies have been recorded with the name Zarah across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Zarah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zarah appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Zarah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Zarah include Roslyn, Sana, Avah, Damaris.
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