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Sara vs Zahrah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zahrah

Girl #5,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,331
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sara Rank #187
Zahrah Rank #5,331

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #5331 for Zahrah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sara or Zahrah more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Zahrah at #5331 in the United States.

What do Sara and Zahrah mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Zahrah means "shining, luminous" (Arabic origin).

Are Sara and Zahrah boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Zahrah is primarily a girl name.

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