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Zahira vs Zadie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zahira

Girl #3,947 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant, shining"

Origin: Arabic (zahir)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,947
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zadie

Girl #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zahira Rank #3,947
Zadie Rank #1,750

Zadie is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #3947 for Zahira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zahira or Zadie more popular?

Zadie is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Zahira at #3947 in the United States.

What do Zahira and Zadie mean?

Zahira means "bright, radiant, shining" (Arabic (zahir) origin). Zadie means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zahira and Zadie boy or girl names?

Zahira is primarily a girl name. Zadie is primarily a girl name.

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