Zahra

Meaning of Zahra

Zahra means "shining," "luminous," or "bright." It often refers to someone beautiful and radiant.

Zahra has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zahra

Zahra is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #540 in 2025 from #955 in 2012.

Notable people named Zahra

• Zahra Buhari
  Daughter of Nigerian President
• Zahra Newman
  Australian actress and writer
• Zahra Lari
  Emirati figure skater
• Zahra Schreiber
  American professional wrestler
• Zahra Billoo
  American civil rights activist

More Arabic names

Questions about the name Zahra

What does the name Zahra mean?

Zahra means zahra means "shining," "luminous," or "bright." it often refers to someone beautiful and radiant, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zahra a boy's or a girl's name?

Zahra is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zahra?

In 2025, Zahra ranked #540 for girls, up from #543 the year before.

When was Zahra most popular?

Zahra peaked at #540 in 2025.