Will my child share the name Zahrah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Zahrah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zahrah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zahrah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zahrah has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1396 places in the last five years. Its peak was #732 in 2001. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3696

Zahrah

Zahrah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zahrah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3696

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.