Zahira vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zahira

Girl #3,947 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, radiant, shining"

Origin: Arabic (zahir)

Arabic Muslim North African Spanish

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Girl #3,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brings rain, adorning"

Origin: Arabic

Armenian Arabic Japanese International

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Zahira Rank #3,947

Ara Rank #3,115

Ara is more popular, ranked #3115 vs #3947 for Zahira.

Is Zahira or Ara more popular?

Ara is more popular, ranked #3115 compared to Zahira at #3947 in the United States.

What do Zahira and Ara mean?

Zahira means "bright, radiant, shining" (Arabic (zahir) origin). Ara means "brings rain, adorning" (Arabic origin).

Are Zahira and Ara boy or girl names?

Zahira is primarily a girl name. Ara is primarily a girl name.