Will my child share the name Zahrah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Zahrah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zahrah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zahrah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zahrah is rising: up 294 places since 2020, to #2,006 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #732 in 2001.

Is Zahrah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zahrah 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 Zahrah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zahrah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2006 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zahrah in their class.

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About the Name Zahrah

Zahrah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1396 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #732 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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