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Zahrah vs Ara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Ara

Girl #3,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brings rain, adorning"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Armenian Arabic Japanese International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,115
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zahrah Rank #5,331
Ara Rank #3,115

Ara is more popular, ranked #3115 vs #5331 for Zahrah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zahrah or Ara more popular?

Ara is more popular, ranked #3115 compared to Zahrah at #5331 in the United States.

What do Zahrah and Ara mean?

Zahrah means "shining, luminous" (Arabic origin). Ara means "brings rain, adorning" (Arabic origin).

Are Zahrah and Ara boy or girl names?

Zahrah is primarily a girl name. Ara is primarily a girl name.

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