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Zahrah vs Sara

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Zahrah Rank #5,331
Sara Rank #187

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zahrah or Sara more popular?

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

What do Zahrah and Sara mean?

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

Are Zahrah and Sara boy or girl names?

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

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