Zarah
A female given name. A female given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], variant of Sarah.
Every Zarah since 1968 — 2,957 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zarah
Zarah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,435 in 2025 with 151 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 2,957 American babies have been named Zarah. Its peak came in 2022, when 199 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zarah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zarah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | #1,435 |
| 2024 | 163 | #1,389 |
| 2023 | 157 | #1,429 |
| 2022 | 199 | #1,219 |
| 2021 | 168 | #1,333 |
| 2020 | 141 | #1,517 |
| 2019 | 141 | #1,539 |
| 2018 | 116 | #1,773 |
| 2017 | 147 | #1,513 |
| 2016 | 119 | #1,756 |
| 2015 | 122 | #1,730 |
| 2014 | 92 | #2,113 |
| 2013 | 81 | #2,304 |
| 2012 | 99 | #1,982 |
| 2011 | 96 | #2,042 |
| 2010 | 94 | #2,117 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,424 |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,583 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,991 |
| 2006 | 69 | #2,630 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,726 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,491 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,346 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,887 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,485 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,737 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,438 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,548 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,346 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,318 |
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Famous people named Zarah
- Zarah Leander Singer · 1907–1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zarah mean?
A female given name. A female given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], variant of Sarah.
How popular is the name Zarah in 2025?
Zarah ranked #1,435 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 151 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zarah?
2,957 babies have been named Zarah in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zarah most popular?
Zarah peaked in 2022, when 199 newborns received the name.
Is Zarah a boy or girl name?
Zarah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zarah rising or falling?
Zarah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zarah?
Well-known people named Zarah include Zarah Leander (singer).