Girl · #5,509 in 2026

Zaara

Name: Popularity of the name Zaara in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zaara, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,509

Peak Rank

#3,081 (2011)

Total Babies

825

5-Yr Trend

-21%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#3081

Peak Rank

825

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zaara

Zaara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 52 Zaaras were born — ranking #3,173 that year. As of 2026, Zaara ranks #5,509 for baby girls with 23 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 825 Zaaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Zaara

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zaara is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaara

What does the name Zaara mean?

Zaara is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zaara in 2026?

In 2026, Zaara ranks #5,509 among girls' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaara most popular?

Zaara reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #3,081 that year with 52 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zaara most popular?

Zaara has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Virginia, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zaara.

Is Zaara a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zaara is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Zaara?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaara include Ammy, Moria, Constanza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaara

Zaara is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 825 births in the dataset. Zaara's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #3,081. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaara's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.