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Zamarah vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zamarah Rank #5,490
Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #5490 for Zamarah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zamarah or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Zamarah at #5490 in the United States.

What do Zamarah and Barbara mean?

Zamarah means "night conversation, to entertain" (Arabic origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Zamarah and Barbara boy or girl names?

Zamarah is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.

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