Will my child share the name Zahara with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Zahara per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zahara in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zahara becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zahara is rising: up 300 places since 2020, to #1,639 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #995 in 2008.

Is Zahara a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zahara is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zahara a popular baby name in the United States?

Zahara does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1639

Zahara

🗳️ Add Zahara to a family shortlist

Zahara is a distinctive choice, ranked #1639 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zahara in their class.

💎

UK Rank 2025

#1639

About the Name Zahara

Zahara has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 833 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #995 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.

Zahara is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zahara in their class.