zara

Pronunciation
ZAH-rah

Gender
unisex

Origin

Arabic

Ranking

  236 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Shining; Bright; Brilliant

The name Zara is believed to be derived from the Arabic name Zahra and Arabic word azhar, meaning "shining," "bright" and "brilliant." Other theories suggest that it comes from the Arabic word zahara, meaning "to shine" or "to bloom," though it can also be an alternate spelling of Sara. Zara debuted on the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for girl names in 2005 and has now been a top-250 girl's name every year since 2019. Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, named her daughter Zara Anne Elizabeth, born in 1981.

Famous People Named Zara

  Zara Rutherford

  Youngest female pilot to fly solo around the world

  Zara Tindall

  Olympic equestrian and member of the British royal family

  Zara Larsson

  Swedish pop singer known for her empowering music

  Zara Davis

  World record-holding windsurfer

  Zara Phillips

  British equestrian and granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II

  Zara Steiner

  Renowned historian and academic

  Zara Cully

  Actress known for her role in 'The Jeffersons'

  Zara Noor Abbas

  Pakistani actress known for her roles in television dramas

  Zara McFarlane

  British jazz and soul singer

  Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid (Iman)

  Supermodel and philanthropist

Famous Media with people Named Zara

    Zara the Starlight Fairy

    A character from the Rainbow Magic book series who helps keep the stars shining brightly  

    Zara the Windseeker

    A fantasy novel by Nnedi Okorafor about a girl with magical wind powers  

    Zara and the Space Race

    A children's book about a girl named Zara who dreams of becoming an astronaut  

    Zara's Magical Adventure

    A cartoon series about a young girl who goes on magical journeys with her friends  

    Zara the Brave

    A comic book series about a courageous young girl who fights for justice  

    Zara's Secret Garden

    A children's book about a girl who discovers a hidden garden full of wonders  

    Zara and the Enchanted Forest

    A fantasy story about a girl who must save a magical forest from danger  

    Zara's Quest

    A video game featuring a young hero named Zara on a mission to save her kingdom  

    Zara's Underwater Adventure

    A children's book about a girl exploring the ocean and its creatures  

    Zara's Time-Traveling Adventures

    A series of books about a girl who travels through time to learn about history