Zahra sits comfortably in the UK charts at #126 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#126
US Rank #543
About the Name Zahra
Zahra has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #126. The name has climbed 48 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Zahra is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #543 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Zahra
Unlikely. With around 387 UK babies named Zahra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zahra in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Zahra is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 48 places over the last five years to #126 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Zahra is more popular in the UK (#126) than in the US (#543). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Zahra include: Zahra Ahmadi — Zahra Ahmadi is a British actress from Plymouth, England of Persian descent.; Zahra Rahnavard — Zahra Rahnavard is an Iranian academic, artist and politician.; Zahra Behrouz Azar — Zahra Behrouz Azar is an Iranian researcher, entrepreneur and politician who serving as the vice president of Iran for women and family affairs since 2024, in....
Zahra ranks #543 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
387
UK babies named Zahra (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 48 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zahra
Likely around 1 other Zahra in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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