Zahaira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 56 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and three syllables, Zahaira hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2006, with 56 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #11041, Zahaira is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Zahaira ranks #11041 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Zahaira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Zahra, meaning 'bright,' 'radiant,' or 'flower.' Zahra is one of the most celebrated names in Islamic tradition — it was the title of Fatimah al-Zahra, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most revered women in Islam.
The Zahaira spelling adds an extra syllable, giving the name a more elaborate, flowing sound while preserving its luminous meaning and sacred heritage.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Zahaira's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Zahaira follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Zahaira's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zahaira has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 9 | #11041 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 20 | #15721 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 27 | #12735 | — |
The Story of Zahaira
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Zahaira is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Zahaira are most likely born between 2006 and 2016.
How rare is Zahaira?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Zahaira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2000s with 27 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Zahaira by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2006–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #11041 |
| 2014 | 8 | #13040 |
| 2013 | 5 | #19207 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14917 |
| 2009 | 7 | #15201 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11607 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11396 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2024